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Woltzen Family History

Woltzen 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: Holtzen, Holten, Wooten, Holtzer, Bolten, Kotzen, Wollen, Woltz

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Where is the Woltzen family from?

You can see how Woltzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woltzen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Woltzen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Woltzen families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Woltzen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Woltzen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woltzen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Woltzen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woltzen. 50% of Woltzen 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
    50%
  • Dealer Cars
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farming
    17%

What Woltzen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 658 census records available for the last name Woltzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woltzen 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Woltzen. 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 63 military records available for the last name Woltzen. For the veterans among your Woltzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woltzen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Woltzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Woltzen in 1963 was 73, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woltzen 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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