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Ertl Family History

Ertl Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Ertel. This form of the surname is also found in Czechia and Slovenia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ertl family from?

You can see how Ertl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ertl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ertl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Ertl families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ertl's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ertl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ertl 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 Ertl ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ertl. 100% of Ertl women worked as a Domestic Servant.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Servant
    100%

What Ertl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ertl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ertl 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ertl. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Ertl. For the veterans among your Ertl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ertl lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Ertl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Ertl in 1952 was 46, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ertl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ertl 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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