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Woltman Family History

Woltman Surname Meaning

Altered form of Woltmann.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Woltman family from?

You can see how Woltman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woltman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Woltman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Woltman families living in Cheshire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Woltman's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Woltman families in 1891.
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What did your Woltman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Woltman. 50% of Woltman women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Woltman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woltman 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 679 immigration records available for the last name Woltman. 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 647 military records available for the last name Woltman. For the veterans among your Woltman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woltman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Woltman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Woltman in 1962 was 51, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woltman 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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