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Edyell Family History

Edyell 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: Edgell, Edsell, Edell, Edel, Elwell, Dell, Yell, Ezell, Odell

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Where is the Edyell family from?

You can see how Edyell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edyell family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Edyell families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Edyell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Edyell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edyell 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 32 census records available for the last name Edyell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edyell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Edyell. 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 10 military records available for the last name Edyell. For the veterans among your Edyell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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