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Shertel Family History

Shertel 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: Hertel, Sheftel, Shortell, Shorter, Hettel, Hartel, Shecter, Sherley

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Where is the Shertel family from?

You can see how Shertel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shertel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shertel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Shertel families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shertel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shertel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shertel 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 197 census records available for the last name Shertel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shertel 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Shertel. 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 22 military records available for the last name Shertel. For the veterans among your Shertel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shertel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Shertel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shertel in 1965 was 64, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shertel 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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