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Vortman Family History

Vortman 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, Ortman, Hortman, Kortman, Zortman, Nortman, Fortman

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Where is the Vortman family from?

You can see how Vortman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vortman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vortman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Vortman families living in Worcestershire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Vortman's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Vortman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vortman 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 Vortman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Vortman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 910 census records available for the last name Vortman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vortman 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 356 immigration records available for the last name Vortman. 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 93 military records available for the last name Vortman. For the veterans among your Vortman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vortman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Vortman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Vortman in 1963 was 71, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vortman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vortman 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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