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Skortman Family History

Skortman 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: Kortman, Wortman, Portman, Sportsman, Korman, Kortan, Kornman, Ortman

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Where is the Skortman family from?

You can see how Skortman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skortman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skortman family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Skortman's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Skortman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skortman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Skortman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skortman 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Skortman. 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 4 military records available for the last name Skortman. For the veterans among your Skortman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skortman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Skortman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Skortman in 1964 was 86, and 81 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skortman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skortman 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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