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Voltmann Family History

Voltmann 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: Volkmann, Woltmann, Oltmann, Holtmann, Bollmann, Portmann, Altmann

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Where is the Voltmann family from?

You can see how Voltmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voltmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Voltmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Voltmann families living in New Jersey. This was about 69% of all the recorded Voltmann's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Voltmann families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Voltmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voltmann 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Voltmann. 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 83 military records available for the last name Voltmann. For the veterans among your Voltmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voltmann lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Voltmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Voltmann in 1964 was 77, and 72 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voltmann 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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