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Dertel Family History

Dertel 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: Dentel, Bertel, Ertel, Hertel, Fertel, Oertel, Mertel, Eitel, Martel

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Where is the Dertel family from?

You can see how Dertel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dertel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dertel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Dertel families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dertel's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Dertel families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dertel 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 Dertel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dertel. 60% of Dertel 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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Dertel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Dertel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dertel 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Dertel. 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 128 military records available for the last name Dertel. For the veterans among your Dertel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dertel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1989, in the United States, Dertel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dertel in 1969 was 66, and 86 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dertel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dertel 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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