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Voeltner Family History

Voeltner Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Poertner, Goellner, Koestner, Zeltner, Toellner, Keltner, Koellner

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Where is the Voeltner family from?

You can see how Voeltner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voeltner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Voeltner families living in Wisconsin. This was about 88% of all the recorded Voeltner's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Voeltner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Voeltner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Voeltner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Voeltner. 50% of Voeltner 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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What Voeltner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Voeltner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voeltner 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Voeltner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 78 military records available for the last name Voeltner. For the veterans among your Voeltner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voeltner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Voeltner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Voeltner in 1962 was 71, and 76 in 2004.

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