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Foltermann Family History

Foltermann 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: Holtermann, Ostermann, Kolterman, Holterman, Wolterman, Klostermann

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Where is the Foltermann family from?

You can see how Foltermann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foltermann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Foltermann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Foltermann families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Foltermann's in USA. New York had the highest population of Foltermann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foltermann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Foltermann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Foltermann. 100% of Foltermann men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Foltermann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Foltermann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foltermann 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Foltermann. 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 12 military records available for the last name Foltermann. For the veterans among your Foltermann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foltermann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Foltermann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Foltermann in 1963 was 81, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Foltermann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foltermann 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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