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Liddel Family History

Liddel Surname Meaning

see Liddell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Liddel family from?

You can see how Liddel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liddel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Liddel families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 12 Liddel families living in Northumberland. This was about 35% of all the recorded Liddel's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Liddel families in 1891.
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What did your Liddel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Liddel. 50% of Liddel men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Hired Helper
    20%

What Liddel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Liddel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liddel 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 625 immigration records available for the last name Liddel. 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 238 military records available for the last name Liddel. For the veterans among your Liddel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liddel lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Liddel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Liddel in 1947 was 41, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Liddel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Liddel 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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