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Zortman Family History

Zortman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Zartmann (see Zartman).

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


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Where is the Zortman family from?

You can see how Zortman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zortman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Zortman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Zortman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Zortman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zortman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zortman 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 Zortman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zortman. 37% of Zortman men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Zortman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zortman were Farm Laborer and Maid.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Maid
    19%

What Zortman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Zortman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zortman 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Zortman. 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 444 military records available for the last name Zortman. For the veterans among your Zortman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zortman lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Zortman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Zortman in 1944 was 23, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zortman 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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