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Woertman Family History

Woertman Surname 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: Wortman, Wertman, Portman, Moerman, Workman, Wierman, Westman, Werman

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Where is the Woertman family from?

You can see how Woertman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woertman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Woertman families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Woertman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Woertman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woertman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Woertman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woertman. 100% of Woertman men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Woertman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Woertman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woertman 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Woertman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Woertman. For the veterans among your Woertman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woertman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Woertman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Woertman in 1967 was 58, and 101 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Woertman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woertman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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