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Wertzman Family History

Wertzman 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: Weitzman, Wertman, Werthman, Wortman, Westman, Werman, Kerzman

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Where is the Wertzman family from?

You can see how Wertzman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wertzman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Wertzman families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wertzman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wertzman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wertzman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wertzman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wertzman. 100% of Wertzman men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Wertzman women worked as a Cashier. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    100%
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Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Wertzman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wertzman 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Wertzman. 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 11 military records available for the last name Wertzman. For the veterans among your Wertzman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wertzman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1990, in the United States, Wertzman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wertzman in 1968 was 70, and 75 in 1990.

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