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 Viertel family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Viertel Family History

Viertel Surname Meaning

German: from Middle High German viertel ‘quarter fraction also as a dry or liquid measure as well as land measure’

hence a status name or nickname for a farmer who owned that much land or taxes.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: 

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

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Viertel family from?

You can see how Viertel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viertel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Viertel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Viertel families living in Texas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Viertel's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Viertel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Viertel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Viertel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Viertel. 42% of Viertel men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Viertel women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Viertel were Truck Driver and Clerk.

View Census Data for Viertel | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Viertel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Viertel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viertel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Viertel

Passenger Lists

There are 597 immigration records available for the last name Viertel. 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 Viertel immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Viertel. For the veterans among your Viertel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Viertel military records

You've only scratched the surface of Viertel family history

Discover More

What is the average Viertel lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Viertel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Viertel in 1958 was 52, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Viertel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viertel 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 Viertel family tree

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