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Woltmann Family History

Woltmann Surname Meaning

German:: occupational name for a forester Middle Low German woltman. topographic name for someone living near a forest.

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


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Where is the Woltmann family from?

You can see how Woltmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woltmann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Woltmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Woltmann families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Woltmann's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Woltmann families in 1891.
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What did your Woltmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woltmann. 22% of Woltmann men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Mechanic
    9%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Woltmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woltmann 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Woltmann. 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 547 military records available for the last name Woltmann. For the veterans among your Woltmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woltmann lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Woltmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Woltmann in 1957 was 45, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woltmann 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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