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Undell Family History

Undell 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: Rundell, Mundell, Sundell, Unsell, Lundell, Udell, Knell, Gunnell

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Where is the Undell family from?

You can see how Undell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Undell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Undell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Undell family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Undell's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Undell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Undell 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 102 census records available for the last name Undell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Undell 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Undell. 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 25 military records available for the last name Undell. For the veterans among your Undell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Undell lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1987, in the United States, Undell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Undell in 1981 was 73, and 76 in 1987.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Undell 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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