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Eddel Family History

Eddel 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: Edel, Edde, Weddel, Engel, Eitel, Eden, Godel, Redel, Hedden, Model

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Where is the Eddel family from?

You can see how Eddel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eddel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eddel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Eddel families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 86% of all the recorded Eddel's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Eddel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eddel 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 84 census records available for the last name Eddel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eddel 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Eddel. 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 5 military records available for the last name Eddel. For the veterans among your Eddel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eddel lifespan?

Average Eddel life expectancy in 1976 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eddel 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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