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Woltersdorf Family History

Woltersdorf 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: Womelsdorf, Oberdorf, Overdorf, Altendorf, Beyersdorf, Ostendorf

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Where is the Woltersdorf family from?

You can see how Woltersdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woltersdorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Woltersdorf families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Woltersdorf families living in Iowa. This was about 44% of all the recorded Woltersdorf's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Woltersdorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woltersdorf 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 Woltersdorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woltersdorf. 50% of Woltersdorf men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Woltersdorf women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Woltersdorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 649 census records available for the last name Woltersdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woltersdorf 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Woltersdorf. 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 239 military records available for the last name Woltersdorf. For the veterans among your Woltersdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woltersdorf lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Woltersdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Woltersdorf in 1960 was 44, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woltersdorf 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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