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Poltermann Family History

Poltermann 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: Holtermann, Ostermann, Kolterman, Holterman, Wolterman, Petermann

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Where is the Poltermann family from?

You can see how Poltermann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poltermann family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Poltermann family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Poltermann's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Poltermann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poltermann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Poltermann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Poltermann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poltermann 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Poltermann. 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 36 military records available for the last name Poltermann. For the veterans among your Poltermann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poltermann lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1994, in the United States, Poltermann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Poltermann in 1985 was 78, and 88 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poltermann 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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