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Wolterink Family History

Wolterink 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: Woltering, Alderink, Wotring, Wolterman, Wolters, Coltrin, Rotering

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Where is the Wolterink family from?

You can see how Wolterink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolterink family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wolterink family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wolterink's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Wolterink families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolterink 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 46 census records available for the last name Wolterink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolterink 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Wolterink. 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 Wolterink. For the veterans among your Wolterink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolterink lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Wolterink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wolterink in 1971 was 86, and 86 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wolterink

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolterink 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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