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Valters Family History

Valters Surname Meaning

see Wolters.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Valters family from?

You can see how Valters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valters family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Valters families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Valters families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Valters's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Valters families in 1891.
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What did your Valters ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Valters. 100% of Valters men worked as a Carpenter and 85% of Valters women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Dressmaker
    16%

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Census Records

There are 842 census records available for the last name Valters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valters 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Valters. 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 99 military records available for the last name Valters. For the veterans among your Valters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valters lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Valters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Valters in 1967 was 53, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valters 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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