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Wartel Family History

Wartel 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: Martel, Bartel, Wartell, Hartel, Wargel, Warfel, Marvel, Hartell

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Where is the Wartel family from?

You can see how Wartel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wartel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wartel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 14 Wartel families living in Quebec. This was about 74% of all the recorded Wartel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Wartel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wartel 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 Wartel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wartel. 25% of Wartel men worked as a Mechanic and 60% of Wartel women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wartel were Clerk and Housewife.

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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

  • Mechanic
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Shoe Worker
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Wartel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 390 census records available for the last name Wartel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wartel 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Wartel. 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 90 military records available for the last name Wartel. For the veterans among your Wartel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wartel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Wartel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wartel in 1964 was 61, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wartel 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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