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Wulterkens Family History

Wulterkens 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: Sterken, Walterman, Hultgren, Wilkens, Wolterman, Walters, Wolters

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What did your Wulterkens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wulterkens. 100% of Wulterkens men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Wulterkens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wulterkens 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Wulterkens. 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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There are 66 military records available for the last name Wulterkens. For the veterans among your Wulterkens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wulterkens lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Wulterkens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wulterkens in 1960 was 39, and 51 in 2001.

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