This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Partel family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Partel Family History

Partel 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: Martel, Bartel, Patel, Parten, Hartel, Pantel, Parcel, Partee, Porter

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Partel family from?

You can see how Partel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Partel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Partel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Partel family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Partel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Partel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Partel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Partel ancestors do for a living?

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

View Census Data for Partel | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Finisher
    100%

What Partel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 529 census records available for the last name Partel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Partel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Partel

Passenger Lists

There are 223 immigration records available for the last name Partel. 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.

View all Partel immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 91 military records available for the last name Partel. For the veterans among your Partel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Partel military records

You've only scratched the surface of Partel family history

Discover More

What is the average Partel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Partel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Partel in 1966 was 80, and 90 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Partel 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Partel family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial