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Wolthuis Name Meaning

Dutch: habitational name from any of various places called Wolthuis for instance Wolthuis on the Veluwe (Gelderland).

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


Similar surnames: Bolhuis, Worthley, Walthall, Sluis, Veldhuis, Nyenhuis, Bulthuis

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Where is the Wolthuis family from?

You can see how Wolthuis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolthuis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Wolthuis families living in Michigan. This was about 18% of all the recorded Wolthuis's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wolthuis families in 1920.
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What did your Wolthuis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wolthuis. 43% of Wolthuis men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Wolthuis women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wolthuis were Salesman and House Work. .

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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
    43%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • House Work
    50%
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What Wolthuis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 414 census records available for the last name Wolthuis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolthuis 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 349 immigration records available for the last name Wolthuis. 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 75 military records available for the last name Wolthuis. For the veterans among your Wolthuis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolthuis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Wolthuis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wolthuis in 1967 was 77, and 74 in 2004.

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