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Woltermann Family History

Woltermann 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: Wolterman, Holtermann, Ostermann, Westermann, Kolterman, Holterman

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Where is the Woltermann family from?

You can see how Woltermann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woltermann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Woltermann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Woltermann families living in Iowa. This was about 40% of all the recorded Woltermann's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Woltermann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woltermann 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 Woltermann ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmers Son
    100%

What Woltermann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Woltermann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woltermann 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Woltermann. 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 53 military records available for the last name Woltermann. For the veterans among your Woltermann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woltermann lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Woltermann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Woltermann in 1968 was 86, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Woltermann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woltermann 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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