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Waltman Family History

Waltman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Waltmann: variant of Waldmann. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Waldman.

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


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Where is the Waltman family from?

You can see how Waltman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waltman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Waltman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Waltman families living in London. This was about 94% of all the recorded Waltman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Waltman families in 1891.
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What did your Waltman ancestors do for a living?

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

What Waltman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Waltman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waltman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Waltman. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Waltman. For the veterans among your Waltman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waltman lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Waltman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Waltman in 1942 was 39, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waltman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waltman 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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