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Ertley Family History

Ertley 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: Erdley, Ertle, Artley, Hartley, Berley, Bentley, Wortley, Astley

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Where is the Ertley family from?

You can see how Ertley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ertley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ertley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Ertley family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ertley's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ertley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ertley 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 Ertley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ertley. 100% of Ertley men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Ertley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Ertley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ertley 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Ertley. 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 123 military records available for the last name Ertley. For the veterans among your Ertley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ertley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Ertley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Ertley in 1965 was 81, and 64 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ertley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ertley 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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