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Foltzer Family History

Foltzer 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: Holtzer, Bolter, Holter, Kolter, Fetzer, Fortner, Foster, Meltzer

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Where is the Foltzer family from?

You can see how Foltzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foltzer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Foltzer families living in Indiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Foltzer's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Foltzer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foltzer 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 Foltzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plumber and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Foltzer. 50% of Foltzer men worked as a Plumber and 43% of Foltzer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Foltzer were Salesman and Teacher.

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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

  • Plumber
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Nurse
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%

What Foltzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Foltzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foltzer 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Foltzer. 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 100 military records available for the last name Foltzer. For the veterans among your Foltzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foltzer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Foltzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Foltzer in 1963 was 81, and 66 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foltzer 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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