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Fertell Family History

Fertell 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: Fertel, Ferrell, Fennell, Hartell, Farnell, Kernell, Wartell, Bortell

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Where is the Fertell family from?

You can see how Fertell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fertell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fertell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Fertell family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Fertell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fertell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fertell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Fertell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fertell 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Fertell. 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 2 military records available for the last name Fertell. For the veterans among your Fertell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fertell lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1998, in the United States, Fertell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Fertell in 1975 was 77, and 95 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fertell 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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