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Oertell Family History

Oertell 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: Oertel, Hartell, Orrell, Kernell, Wartell, Bortell, Martell, Mortell

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Where is the Oertell family from?

You can see how Oertell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oertell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Oertell families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Oertell family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Oertell's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Oertell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oertell 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 262 census records available for the last name Oertell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oertell 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Oertell. 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 62 military records available for the last name Oertell. For the veterans among your Oertell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oertell lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Oertell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Oertell in 1971 was 73, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oertell 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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