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Pertel Family History

Pertel 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: Perel, Bertel, Ertel, Hertel, Fertel, Perkel, Oertel, Mertel, Porter

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Where is the Pertel family from?

You can see how Pertel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pertel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pertel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 4 Pertel families living in Angus. This was about 80% of all the recorded Pertel's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Pertel families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pertel 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 Pertel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

What Pertel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 412 census records available for the last name Pertel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pertel 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Pertel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 54 military records available for the last name Pertel. For the veterans among your Pertel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pertel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Pertel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pertel in 1962 was 84, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pertel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pertel 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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