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Addell Family History

Addell 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: Caddell, Adell, Waddell, Adwell, Ardell, Cardell, Dell, Abrell

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Where is the Addell family from?

You can see how Addell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Addell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Addell families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Addell family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Addell's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Addell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Addell 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 165 census records available for the last name Addell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Addell 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Addell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Addell. For the veterans among your Addell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Addell lifespan?

Average Addell life expectancy in 2004 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Addell 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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