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Ertell Family History

Ertell 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: Ertel, Estell, Eitel, Hartell, Tell, Elwell, Orrell, Truell, Ezell

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Where is the Ertell family from?

You can see how Ertell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ertell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ertell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Ertell families living in New York. This was about 46% of all the recorded Ertell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ertell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ertell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ertell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ertell. 100% of Ertell men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ertell women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Ertell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 813 census records available for the last name Ertell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ertell 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Ertell. 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 207 military records available for the last name Ertell. For the veterans among your Ertell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ertell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Ertell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ertell in 1964 was 57, and 104 in 2003.

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