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Ertelt Family History

Ertelt 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, Eitel, Ernest, Ermel, Bertels, Bertel, Hertel, Fertel, Oertel

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Where is the Ertelt family from?

You can see how Ertelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ertelt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ertelt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Ertelt families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ertelt's in USA. Dakota Territory and 1 other state had the highest population of Ertelt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ertelt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ertelt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ertelt. 50% of Ertelt 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farming
    20%

What Ertelt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 476 census records available for the last name Ertelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ertelt 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Ertelt. 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 196 military records available for the last name Ertelt. For the veterans among your Ertelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ertelt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Ertelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ertelt in 1965 was 73, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ertelt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ertelt 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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