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Weltmer Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Weltmeyer or Weltmeier: distinguishing name for a tenant farmer (see Meyer ) called Welt (see Welte ).

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


Similar surnames: Welter, Welte, Walter, Zellmer, Elter, Wester, Whitmer, Meltzer

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Where is the Weltmer family from?

You can see how Weltmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weltmer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Weltmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Weltmer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Weltmer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Weltmer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weltmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weltmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laundry were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weltmer. 32% of Weltmer men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Weltmer women worked as a Laundry. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weltmer were Agent and Machine Operator. .

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Agent
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundry
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Machine Operator
    17%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Weltmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weltmer 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Weltmer. 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 403 military records available for the last name Weltmer. For the veterans among your Weltmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weltmer lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Weltmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Weltmer in 1951 was 52, and 81 in 2004.

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