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Erthell Family History

Erthell 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: Bothell, Ertel, Rothell, Corthell, Berthel, Estell, Bethell, Thell

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Where is the Erthell family from?

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

There are 13 census records available for the last name Erthell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erthell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Erthell. 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 5 military records available for the last name Erthell. For the veterans among your Erthell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erthell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erthell 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Erthell

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