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Voltter Family History

Voltter 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: Voltmer, Otter, Bolter, Cotter, Zotter, Holter, Rotter, Kolter

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Where is the Voltter family from?

You can see how Voltter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voltter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Voltter family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Voltter's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Voltter families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Voltter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voltter 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Voltter. 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 7 military records available for the last name Voltter. For the veterans among your Voltter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voltter lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Voltter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Voltter in 1974 was 79, and 99 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voltter 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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