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Wurtman Family History

Wurtman 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, Wartman, Wertman, Warman, Putman, Furman, Kurman, Portman

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Where is the Wurtman family from?

You can see how Wurtman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wurtman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wurtman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wurtman family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Wurtman's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Wurtman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wurtman 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 172 census records available for the last name Wurtman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wurtman 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Wurtman. 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 30 military records available for the last name Wurtman. For the veterans among your Wurtman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wurtman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Wurtman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Wurtman in 1967 was 94, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wurtman 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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