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Edell Family History

Edell Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Edel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Edell family from?

You can see how Edell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Edell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 38 Edell families living in London. This was about 66% of all the recorded Edell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Edell families in 1891.
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What did your Edell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Edell. 67% of Edell 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
    67%
  • Private Means
    34%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Edell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edell 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 486 immigration records available for the last name Edell. 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 600 military records available for the last name Edell. For the veterans among your Edell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edell lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Edell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Edell in 1952 was 54, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Edell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edell 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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