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Woeltje Family History

Woeltje 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: Woeste, Oeltjen, Welte, Woelke, Woltjer, Koetje, Woelfle, Holte

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Where is the Woeltje family from?

You can see how Woeltje families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woeltje family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Woeltje families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Woeltje families living in Illinois. This was about 37% of all the recorded Woeltje's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Woeltje families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woeltje surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Woeltje. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woeltje 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Woeltje. 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 61 military records available for the last name Woeltje. For the veterans among your Woeltje ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woeltje lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Woeltje life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Woeltje in 1965 was 67, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woeltje 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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