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Voltmer Family History

Voltmer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Vollmer.

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


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Where is the Voltmer family from?

You can see how Voltmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voltmer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Voltmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Voltmer families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Voltmer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Voltmer families in 1880.
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What did your Voltmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Voltmer. 73% of Voltmer men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Voltmer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Voltmer were Farmer 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

  • Laborer
    73%
  • Farmer
    28%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Voltmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Voltmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voltmer 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Voltmer. 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 184 military records available for the last name Voltmer. For the veterans among your Voltmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voltmer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Voltmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Voltmer in 1963 was 83, and 50 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voltmer 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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