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Pirtel Family History

Pirtel 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: Porter, Eitel, Postel, Martel, Pinter, Bartel, Distel, Pickel, Piatek

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Where is the Pirtel family from?

You can see how Pirtel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pirtel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pirtel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Pirtel families living in Missouri. This was about 82% of all the recorded Pirtel's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Pirtel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pirtel 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 57 census records available for the last name Pirtel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pirtel 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Pirtel. 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 7 military records available for the last name Pirtel. For the veterans among your Pirtel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pirtel lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Pirtel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Pirtel in 1976 was 93, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pirtel 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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