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Volterman Family History

Volterman 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: Kolterman, Holterman, Wolterman, Alterman, Kosterman, Otterman

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Where is the Volterman family from?

You can see how Volterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volterman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Volterman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Volterman family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Volterman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Volterman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Volterman 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 Volterman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Volterman. 100% of Volterman women worked as a Seamstress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Volterman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Volterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volterman 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Volterman. 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 24 military records available for the last name Volterman. For the veterans among your Volterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volterman lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Volterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Volterman in 1955 was 40, and 100 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Volterman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Volterman 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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