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Wertman Family History

Wertman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Wertmann: variant of Werthmann or in some instances an Americanized form of the same name.

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


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Where is the Wertman family from?

You can see how Wertman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wertman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wertman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Wertman families living in Leicestershire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Wertman's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Wertman families in 1891.
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What did your Wertman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wertman. 100% of Wertman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Wertman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wertman 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 557 immigration records available for the last name Wertman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wertman. For the veterans among your Wertman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wertman lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Wertman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wertman in 1944 was 23, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wertman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wertman 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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