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Waltman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Waltmann: variant of Waldmann . Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Waldman .

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


Similar surnames: Altman, Waldman, Saltman, Wallman, Weitman, Saltsman, Saltzman

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Where is the Waltman family from?

You can see how Waltman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waltman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Waltman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Waltman families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Waltman's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Waltman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waltman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Waltman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waltman. 19% of Waltman men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Waltman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waltman were Truck Driver and Stenographer. .

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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
    19%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Waitress
    8%
  • Stenographer
    8%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Waltman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waltman 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 Waltman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Waltman. For the veterans among your Waltman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waltman lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Waltman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Waltman in 1942 was 39, and 73 in 2004.

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