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Ertal Family History

Ertal Surname 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, Ertl, Fertal, Kral, Real, Eitel, Portal, Ermel, Berta, Vital

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Where is the Ertal family from?

You can see how Ertal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ertal family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Ertal families living in Iowa. This was about 59% of all the recorded Ertal's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ertal families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Ertal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ertal 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Ertal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Ertal. For the veterans among your Ertal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ertal lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ertal 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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