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Eidel Family History

Eidel 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: Eitel, Edel, Reidel, Eidem, Fidel, Eide, Seidel, Sidel, Eiden, Heidel

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Where is the Eidel family from?

You can see how Eidel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eidel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Eidel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Eidel family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Eidel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eidel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eidel 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 Eidel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eidel. 55% of Eidel men worked as a Salesman and 38% of Eidel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eidel were Farmer and Cashier.

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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

  • Salesman
    55%
  • Clerk
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    38%
  • Housewife
    38%
  • Cashier
    25%

What Eidel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eidel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eidel 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Eidel. 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 404 military records available for the last name Eidel. For the veterans among your Eidel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eidel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Eidel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Eidel in 1964 was 78, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eidel 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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