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Oltmann Name Meaning

German: northern variant of Altmann .

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


Similar surnames: Altmann, Holtmann, Ostmann, Ottmann, Outman, Ullmann, Ollmann, Oltman

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Where is the Oltmann family from?

You can see how Oltmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oltmann family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Oltmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Oltmann families living in Louisiana. This was about 18% of all the recorded Oltmann's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Oltmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oltmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oltmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oltmann. 63% of Oltmann men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Oltmann women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oltmann were Salesman and Maid. .

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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
    63%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • House Work
    19%
  • Maid
    13%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oltmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oltmann 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Oltmann. 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 922 military records available for the last name Oltmann. For the veterans among your Oltmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oltmann lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Oltmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Oltmann in 1954 was 49, and 91 in 2004.

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