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Gardell Family History

Gardell Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Gardill which is unexplained. Swedish: ornamental name at least in some cases from the Gotlandic placename element gard ‘enclosure’ + the suffix -ell a derivative of the Latin adjectival ending -elius.

Altered form of French Gardel or Gardelle both derivatives of Garde.

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


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Where is the Gardell family from?

You can see how Gardell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gardell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gardell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Gardell families living in Lancashire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Gardell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Gardell families in 1891.
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What did your Gardell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gardell. 100% of Gardell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gardell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gardell 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 683 immigration records available for the last name Gardell. 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 Gardell. For the veterans among your Gardell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gardell lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Gardell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gardell in 1958 was 56, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gardell 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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