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Kirtman Family History

Kirtman 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: Girtman, Kirkman, Kartman, Kortman, Kinman, Karman, Titman, Kietzman

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Where is the Kirtman family from?

You can see how Kirtman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirtman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kirtman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Kirtman family living in Arkansas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kirtman's in USA. Arkansas and 2 other states had the highest population of Kirtman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirtman 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 Kirtman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housemaid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kirtman. 34% of Kirtman men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kirtman women worked as a Housemaid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kirtman were Proprietor and Operator. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Labor
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housemaid
    50%
  • Operator
    50%
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What Kirtman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 455 census records available for the last name Kirtman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirtman 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Kirtman. 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 63 military records available for the last name Kirtman. For the veterans among your Kirtman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirtman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kirtman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kirtman in 1963 was 70, and 51 in 2003.

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