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Korterman Family History

Korterman 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: Kosterman, Kolterman, Kitterman, Ketterman, Otterman, Osterman

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Where is the Korterman family from?

You can see how Korterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Korterman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Korterman families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Korterman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Korterman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Korterman 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 18 census records available for the last name Korterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Korterman 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Korterman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 military records available for the last name Korterman. For the veterans among your Korterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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