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Voertman Family History

Voertman 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, Portman, Moerman, Wertman, Ortman, Bertman, Hortman, Boerman

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Where is the Voertman family from?

You can see how Voertman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voertman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Voertman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Voertman families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Voertman's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Voertman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Voertman 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 96 census records available for the last name Voertman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voertman 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Voertman. 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 11 military records available for the last name Voertman. For the veterans among your Voertman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voertman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Voertman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Voertman in 1964 was 81, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voertman 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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