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Woltemath Family History

Woltemath 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: Waltemath, Wolgemuth, Wohlgemuth, Woltmann, Wolterman, Woltman

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Where is the Woltemath family from?

You can see how Woltemath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woltemath family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Woltemath families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Woltemath families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Woltemath's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Woltemath families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woltemath surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Woltemath ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woltemath. 100% of Woltemath men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Woltemath family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Woltemath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woltemath 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Woltemath. 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 42 military records available for the last name Woltemath. For the veterans among your Woltemath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woltemath lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Woltemath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Woltemath in 1959 was 29, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Woltemath

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woltemath 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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