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Boltmann Family History

Boltmann 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: Bollmann, Woltmann, Oltmann, Holtmann, Borgmann, Bohlmann, Portmann

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Where is the Boltmann family from?

You can see how Boltmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boltmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boltmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Boltmann families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Boltmann's in USA. New York had the highest population of Boltmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boltmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boltmann ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Boltmann ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Boltmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boltmann 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Boltmann. 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 20 military records available for the last name Boltmann. For the veterans among your Boltmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boltmann lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Boltmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Boltmann in 1962 was 69, and 81 in 2004.

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