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Hydell Family History

Hydell 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: Rydell, Hysell, Hodell, Hyde, Hyden, Hell, Dell, Yell, Odell, Howell

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Where is the Hydell family from?

You can see how Hydell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hydell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hydell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Hydell families living in Missouri. This was about 86% of all the recorded Hydell's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hydell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hydell 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 Hydell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hydell. 67% of Hydell men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Hydell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Hydell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hydell 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Hydell. 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 66 military records available for the last name Hydell. For the veterans among your Hydell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hydell lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Hydell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hydell in 1951 was 39, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hydell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hydell 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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