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Guertel Family History

Guertel 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: Guertin, Bertel, Haertel, Viertel, Ertel, Hertel, Gerten, Gergel

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Where is the Guertel family from?

You can see how Guertel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guertel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Guertel family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Guertel's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Guertel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guertel 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 Guertel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Guertel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guertel 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Guertel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Guertel. For the veterans among your Guertel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guertel lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1998, in the United States, Guertel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Guertel in 1977 was 69, and 83 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guertel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guertel 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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