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Wolthers Family History

Wolthers 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: Walthers, Wolters, Weathers, Wouters, Withers, Walther, Woltjer

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Where is the Wolthers family from?

You can see how Wolthers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolthers family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolthers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wolthers families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolthers's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Wolthers families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Wolthers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolthers 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Wolthers. 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 Wolthers. For the veterans among your Wolthers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolthers lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2000, in the United States, Wolthers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wolthers in 1957 was 58, and 78 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolthers 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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