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Wolterman Family History

Wolterman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of North German Woltermann: patronymic from Wolter.

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


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Where is the Wolterman family from?

You can see how Wolterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolterman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wolterman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wolterman family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolterman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wolterman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolterman 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 Wolterman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wolterman. 45% of Wolterman men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Wolterman women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wolterman were Farming and Saleslady.

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farming
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Wolterman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 577 census records available for the last name Wolterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolterman 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Wolterman. 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 153 military records available for the last name Wolterman. For the veterans among your Wolterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolterman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wolterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wolterman in 1962 was 86, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolterman 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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