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Sertl Family History

Sertl 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: Ertl, Serra, Hertz, Sell, Kertz, Seal, Seth, Sera, Berto, Seto

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Where is the Sertl family from?

You can see how Sertl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sertl family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sertl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Sertl families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Sertl's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sertl families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sertl 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 Sertl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sertl. 29% of Sertl men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sertl women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sertl were Teller and Maid.

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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
    29%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Teller
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Sertl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 525 census records available for the last name Sertl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sertl 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Sertl. 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 354 military records available for the last name Sertl. For the veterans among your Sertl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sertl lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Sertl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sertl in 1960 was 55, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sertl 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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