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Woltjen Family History

Woltjen 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: Woltjer, Holten, Wooten, Bolten, Wollen, Worthen, Wintjen, Oeltjen

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Where is the Woltjen family from?

You can see how Woltjen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woltjen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Woltjen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Woltjen families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 65% of all the recorded Woltjen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Woltjen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woltjen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Woltjen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Driver and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woltjen. 100% of Woltjen men worked as a Driver and 100% of Woltjen women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 335 census records available for the last name Woltjen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woltjen 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Woltjen. 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 305 military records available for the last name Woltjen. For the veterans among your Woltjen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woltjen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Woltjen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Woltjen in 1966 was 41, and 85 in 2004.

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