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Poltmann Family History

Poltmann 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: Portmann, Woltmann, Oltmann, Holtmann, Polman, Portman, Bollmann

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Where is the Poltmann family from?

You can see how Poltmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poltmann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poltmann family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Poltmann's in USA. New York had the highest population of Poltmann families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Poltmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poltmann 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Poltmann. 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 15 military records available for the last name Poltmann. For the veterans among your Poltmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poltmann lifespan?

Average Poltmann life expectancy in 1976 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poltmann 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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