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Moertl Family History

Moertl 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: Mort, Morel, Moers, Mertz, Goertz, Merkl, Maertz, Merl, Hoerth

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Where is the Moertl family from?

You can see how Moertl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moertl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Moertl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Moertl families living in New Jersey. This was about 29% of all the recorded Moertl's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Moertl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moertl 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 Moertl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moertl. 50% of Moertl men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Moertl women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Moertl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Moertl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moertl 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Moertl. 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 53 military records available for the last name Moertl. For the veterans among your Moertl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moertl lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2001, in the United States, Moertl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Moertl in 1954 was 53, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moertl 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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