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Wolthorn Family History

Wolthorn 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: Holton, Thorn, Colton, Wilton, Worton, Tolton, Walton, Whitehorn

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Where is the Wolthorn family from?

You can see how Wolthorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolthorn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wolthorn family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolthorn's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wolthorn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolthorn 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 40 census records available for the last name Wolthorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolthorn 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Wolthorn. 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 5 military records available for the last name Wolthorn. For the veterans among your Wolthorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolthorn lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Wolthorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wolthorn in 1972 was 74, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolthorn 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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