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Dortman Family History

Dortman 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: Dorman, Wortman, Portman, Dorfman, Ortman, Hortman, Kortman, Zortman

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Where is the Dortman family from?

You can see how Dortman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dortman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Dortman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Dortman families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dortman's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Dortman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dortman 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 Dortman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dortman. 50% of Dortman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dortman women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Dortman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 724 census records available for the last name Dortman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dortman 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Dortman. 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 62 military records available for the last name Dortman. For the veterans among your Dortman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dortman lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Dortman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dortman in 1951 was 46, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dortman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dortman 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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