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Cidell Family History

Cidell 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: Widell, Idell, Sidell, Kidwell, Cardell, Dell, Caddell, Lindell

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Where is the Cidell family from?

You can see how Cidell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cidell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cidell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Cidell families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cidell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cidell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cidell 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 41 census records available for the last name Cidell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cidell 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Cidell. 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 7 military records available for the last name Cidell. For the veterans among your Cidell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cidell lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Cidell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cidell in 1979 was 65, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cidell 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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