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Hertl Family History

Hertl 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: Hertz, Hertel, Ertl, Hert, Herl, Hartl, Hertle, Herod, Heron, Hart

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Where is the Hertl family from?

You can see how Hertl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hertl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hertl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Hertl families living in Illinois. This was about 18% of all the recorded Hertl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hertl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hertl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hertl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hertl. 45% of Hertl men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    45%
  • Baker
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
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Census Records

There are 445 census records available for the last name Hertl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hertl 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Hertl. 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 557 military records available for the last name Hertl. For the veterans among your Hertl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hertl lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hertl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Hertl in 1965 was 78, and 86 in 2004.

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