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Wolther Family History

Wolther Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Walther, Woltjer, Wolter, Bolter, Holter, Woller, Kolter, Wolfer

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Where is the Wolther family from?

You can see how Wolther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolther family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolther families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Wolther families living in Wisconsin. This was about 30% of all the recorded Wolther's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wolther families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolther surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Wolther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolther 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Wolther. 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 92 military records available for the last name Wolther. For the veterans among your Wolther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolther lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Wolther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wolther in 1964 was 68, and 88 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolther 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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