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Weltman Family History

Weltman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Weltmann: from the personal name Welte + Middle High German man ‘man’ frequently given as a distinguishing name for the son.

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


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Where is the Weltman family from?

You can see how Weltman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weltman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Weltman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Weltman families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Weltman's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Weltman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weltman 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 Weltman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weltman. 37% of Weltman men worked as a Salesman and 16% of Weltman women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weltman were Laborer and Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    37%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Housewife
    8%

What Weltman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Weltman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weltman 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 987 immigration records available for the last name Weltman. 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 401 military records available for the last name Weltman. For the veterans among your Weltman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weltman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Weltman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Weltman in 1962 was 57, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weltman 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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