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Woltering Family History

Woltering Surname Meaning

North German: patronymic from Wolter.

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


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Where is the Woltering family from?

You can see how Woltering families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woltering family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Woltering families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Woltering families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Woltering's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Woltering families in 1891.
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What did your Woltering ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woltering. 19% of Woltering men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Mechanic
    14%

What Woltering family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 836 census records available for the last name Woltering. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woltering 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 426 immigration records available for the last name Woltering. 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 364 military records available for the last name Woltering. For the veterans among your Woltering ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woltering lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Woltering life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Woltering in 1964 was 79, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Woltering

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woltering 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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