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Oltman Family History

Oltman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Oltmann.

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


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Where is the Oltman family from?

You can see how Oltman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oltman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Oltman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Oltman families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oltman's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Oltman families in 1891.
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What did your Oltman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oltman. 32% of Oltman men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Oltman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oltman were Farming and Housekeeper.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • House Work
    9%
  • Waitress
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    9%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Oltman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oltman 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 697 immigration records available for the last name Oltman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Oltman. For the veterans among your Oltman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oltman lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Oltman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Oltman in 1940 was 32, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oltman 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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