This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Hertil family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Hertil Family History

Hertil 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, Hertig, Hertz, Herzig, Fertig, Hartig, Hartin, Hettel, Hartel

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Hertil family from?

You can see how Hertil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hertil family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hertil family living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Hertil's in USA. Illinois and 4 other states had the highest population of Hertil families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hertil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Hertil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Hertil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hertil census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Hertil

Passenger Lists

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Hertil. 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.

View all Hertil immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Hertil. For the veterans among your Hertil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Hertil military records

You've only scratched the surface of Hertil family history

Discover More

What is the average Hertil lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hertil 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Hertil family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial