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Gartell Family History

Gartell Surname Meaning

apparently a variant of Gatrell with metathesis of -tr- to -rt-. Compare Gartrell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gartell family from?

You can see how Gartell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gartell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gartell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Gartell families living in Lancashire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Gartell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Gartell families in 1891.
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What did your Gartell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gartell. 100% of Gartell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gartell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gartell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gartell 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Gartell. 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 129 military records available for the last name Gartell. For the veterans among your Gartell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gartell lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Gartell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Gartell in 1972 was 87, and 56 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gartell 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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