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Wolters Family History

Wolters Surname Meaning

North German: patronymic from Wolter. English: variant of Walters.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Wolters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolters family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wolters families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Wolters families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Wolters's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wolters families in 1891.
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What did your Wolters ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wolters. 100% of Wolters women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Wolters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolters census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Wolters. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Wolters. For the veterans among your Wolters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolters lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Wolters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wolters in 1950 was 44, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolters ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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