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Birtel Family History

Birtel 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: Bartel, Bertel, Birkel, Bittel, Bortel, Borel, Eitel, Martel, Distel

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Where is the Birtel family from?

You can see how Birtel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birtel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Birtel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Birtel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 72% of all the recorded Birtel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Birtel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birtel 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 Birtel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Birtel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Birtel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birtel 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Birtel. 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 109 military records available for the last name Birtel. For the veterans among your Birtel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birtel lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Birtel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Birtel in 1952 was 38, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Birtel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birtel 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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