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Wartman Family History

Wartman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of South German Wartmann: occupational name from Middle High German wartman ‘sentinel’ ‘watchman scout’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wartman family from?

You can see how Wartman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wartman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wartman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Wartman families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wartman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wartman families in 1891.
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What did your Wartman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wartman. 20% of Wartman men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Wartman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wartman were Proprietor and Stenographer.

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    12%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Stenographer
    8%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Wartman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wartman 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 764 immigration records available for the last name Wartman. 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 956 military records available for the last name Wartman. For the veterans among your Wartman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wartman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Wartman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wartman in 1953 was 39, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wartman 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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