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Schertl Family History

Schertl 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: Schertz, Scherf, Scher, Scherer, Schartz, Scheel, Schell, Scherle

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Where is the Schertl family from?

You can see how Schertl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schertl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schertl family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schertl's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Schertl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schertl 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 Schertl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Porter and Cunter Girl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schertl. 100% of Schertl men worked as a Porter and 100% of Schertl women worked as a Cunter Girl.

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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

  • Porter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cunter Girl
    100%

What Schertl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Schertl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schertl 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Schertl. 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 375 military records available for the last name Schertl. For the veterans among your Schertl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schertl lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Schertl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Schertl in 1964 was 83, and 97 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schertl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schertl 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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