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Wartelle Family History

Wartelle 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: Wartell, Martelle, Hartell, Marcelle, Martello, Martell, Wurtele

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Where is the Wartelle family from?

You can see how Wartelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wartelle family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wartelle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wartelle family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Wartelle's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Wartelle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wartelle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wartelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wartelle. 100% of Wartelle women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 312 census records available for the last name Wartelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wartelle 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Wartelle. 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 89 military records available for the last name Wartelle. For the veterans among your Wartelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wartelle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wartelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wartelle in 1963 was 75, and 66 in 2004.

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