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Woltman Name Meaning

Altered form of Woltmann .

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


Similar surnames: Oltman, Holoman, Volkman, Wootan, Wortman, Rottman, Hortman, Dollman

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Where is the Woltman family from?

You can see how Woltman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woltman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Woltman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Woltman families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Woltman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Woltman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woltman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Woltman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woltman. 20% of Woltman men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Woltman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Woltman were Salesman and Steno. .

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Manager
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Typist
    10%
  • Steno
    10%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Woltman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woltman 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 679 immigration records available for the last name Woltman. 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 647 military records available for the last name Woltman. For the veterans among your Woltman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woltman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Woltman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Woltman in 1962 was 51, and 85 in 2004.

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