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Moertel Family History

Moertel 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: Oertel, Mertel, Martel, Mergel, Morel, Mentel, Mortell, Morter

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Where is the Moertel family from?

You can see how Moertel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moertel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Moertel family living in Iowa. This was about 25% of all the recorded Moertel's in USA. Iowa and 3 other states had the highest population of Moertel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moertel 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 115 census records available for the last name Moertel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moertel 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Moertel. 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 27 military records available for the last name Moertel. For the veterans among your Moertel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moertel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Moertel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Moertel in 1967 was 39, and 48 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moertel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moertel 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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