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Gartel Family History

Gartel 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, Garten, Bartel, Hartel, Gabel, Gabriel, Gates, Garret, Marvel

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Where is the Gartel family from?

You can see how Gartel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gartel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gartel families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gartel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gartel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gartel 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 218 census records available for the last name Gartel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gartel 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Gartel. 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 36 military records available for the last name Gartel. For the veterans among your Gartel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gartel lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1997, in the United States, Gartel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gartel in 1978 was 73, and 76 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gartel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gartel 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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