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Sertell Family History

Sertell 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: Sentell, Sartell, Hartell, Sewell, Stell, Kernell, Wartell, Shortell

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Where is the Sertell family from?

You can see how Sertell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sertell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sertell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Sertell families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sertell's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sertell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sertell 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 Sertell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cards was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sertell. 50% of Sertell men worked as a Cards.

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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

  • Cards
    50%
  • Labor
    50%

What Sertell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Sertell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sertell 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Sertell. 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 69 military records available for the last name Sertell. For the veterans among your Sertell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sertell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Sertell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sertell in 1968 was 81, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sertell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sertell 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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