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Sportman Family History

Sportman Name 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: Portman, Sportsman, Wortman, Portmann, Ortman, Hortman, Kortman

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Where is the Sportman family from?

You can see how Sportman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sportman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sportman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 2 Sportman families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sportman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sportman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sportman 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 Sportman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sportman. 100% of Sportman 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Sportman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Sportman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sportman 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Sportman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 25 military records available for the last name Sportman. For the veterans among your Sportman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sportman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Sportman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Sportman in 1969 was 87, and 74 in 1998.

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