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Budell Family History

Budell 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: Bodell, Rudell, Nudell, Bedell, Burell, Burdell, Buell, Udell, Bell

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Where is the Budell family from?

You can see how Budell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Budell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Budell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Budell families living in Devon. This was about 46% of all the recorded Budell's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Budell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Budell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Budell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Budell. 32% of Budell men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Budell women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Budell were Clerk and Artist.

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Ranch Owner
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Artist
    50%

What Budell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Budell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Budell 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 457 immigration records available for the last name Budell. 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 216 military records available for the last name Budell. For the veterans among your Budell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Budell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Budell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Budell in 1963 was 73, and 88 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Budell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Budell 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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