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Gartman Name Meaning

occupational name for a gardener (see Gartner); in some cases it may refer to the owner of a small (enclosed or fenced) farm or a worker at a deer preserve (see Garth). habitational name from Garte near Osnabrück.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Hartman, Wartman, Gutman, Girtman, Oatman, Warman, Gayman, German

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Gartman Family Origin

Where is the Gartman family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Gartman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gartman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gartman families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Gartman families living in South Carolina. This was about 56% of all the recorded Gartman's in the USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Gartman families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gartman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Gartman Family Occupations

    What did your Gartman ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, Farmer, Laborer and Keeping House were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Gartman. The most common Gartman occupation in the USA was Farmer. 41% of Gartman's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Gartman family was Carpenter.

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    • Farmer

      41%

    • Laborer

      15%

    • Keeping House

      7%

    • Carpenter

      5%

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

    Gartman Historical Records

    What Gartman family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gartman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gartman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Gartman. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Gartman. For the veterans among your Gartman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Gartman Life Expectancy

    What is the average Gartman lifespan?

    Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Gartman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gartman in 1942 was 48, and 69 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gartman

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gartman 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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