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Walterman Family History

Walterman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Waltermann: from a pet form of the personal name Walther + Middle High German man ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Walterman family from?

You can see how Walterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walterman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Walterman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Walterman families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Walterman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Walterman families in 1891.
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What did your Walterman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Walterman. 100% of Walterman 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Walterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walterman 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Walterman. 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 326 military records available for the last name Walterman. For the veterans among your Walterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walterman lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Walterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Walterman in 1958 was 55, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walterman 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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