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Eddels Family History

Eddels 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, Reddell, Geddes, Edds, Edes, Medders, Edgell, Edde, Enders

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Where is the Eddels family from?

You can see how Eddels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eddels family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Eddels families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Eddels families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eddels's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Eddels families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eddels 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 Eddels ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eddels. 100% of Eddels women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 449 census records available for the last name Eddels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eddels 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Eddels. 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 20 military records available for the last name Eddels. For the veterans among your Eddels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eddels lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Eddels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Eddels in 1973 was 73, and 92 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eddels 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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