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Oltmanns Family History

Oltmanns Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from Oltmann.

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


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Where is the Oltmanns family from?

You can see how Oltmanns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oltmanns family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Oltmanns families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Oltmanns family living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Oltmanns's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Oltmanns families in 1891.
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What did your Oltmanns ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oltmanns. 41% of Oltmanns men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Oltmanns women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oltmanns 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

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oltmanns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oltmanns 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Oltmanns. 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 675 military records available for the last name Oltmanns. For the veterans among your Oltmanns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oltmanns lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Oltmanns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Oltmanns in 1954 was 39, and 66 in 2004.

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