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Erthel Family History

Erthel 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: Ertel, Berthel, Eitel, Esther, Ermel, Eichel, Werther, Bertel, Etzel

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Where is the Erthel family from?

You can see how Erthel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erthel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Erthel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Erthel families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Erthel's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Erthel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Erthel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erthel 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Erthel. 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 36 military records available for the last name Erthel. For the veterans among your Erthel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erthel lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erthel 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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