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Whartman Family History

Whartman 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: Hartman, Wartman, Hardman, Harman, Wharton, Warman, Wortman, Gartman

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Where is the Whartman family from?

You can see how Whartman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whartman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Whartman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Whartman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 53% of all the recorded Whartman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Whartman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whartman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Whartman ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Whartman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Whartman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whartman 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Whartman. 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 55 military records available for the last name Whartman. For the veterans among your Whartman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whartman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Whartman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Whartman in 1965 was 67, and 73 in 2002.

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