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Wolthouse Family History

Wolthouse 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: Bolthouse, Holthouse, Outhouse, Woodhouse, Lofthouse, Althouse

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Where is the Wolthouse family from?

You can see how Wolthouse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolthouse family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wolthouse family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolthouse's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Wolthouse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolthouse 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 76 census records available for the last name Wolthouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolthouse 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Wolthouse. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wolthouse. For the veterans among your Wolthouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolthouse lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Wolthouse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wolthouse in 1966 was 72, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolthouse 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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