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Waltemath Name Meaning

North German: nickname meaning ‘moderate measured’ from Low German wol to mate ‘well to measure’ (‘well measured’).

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


Similar surnames: Weltman, Wallach, Altemus, Altmann, Walterman, Saltsman, Wachsmuth

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Where is the Waltemath family from?

You can see how Waltemath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waltemath family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Waltemath families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Waltemath family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Waltemath's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Waltemath families in 1911.
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What did your Waltemath ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waltemath. 30% of Waltemath men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Waltemath women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waltemath were Machinist and Secretary. .

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%
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Census Records

There are 851 census records available for the last name Waltemath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waltemath 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Waltemath. 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 241 military records available for the last name Waltemath. For the veterans among your Waltemath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waltemath lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Waltemath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Waltemath in 1955 was 54, and 77 in 2004.

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