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Eidal Family History

Eidal 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: Vidal, Eidam, Ida, Eid, Eitel, Iida, Vinal, Edel, Vida, Dial

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Where is the Eidal family from?

You can see how Eidal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eidal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Eidal families living in Minnesota. This was about 43% of all the recorded Eidal's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Eidal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eidal 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 205 census records available for the last name Eidal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eidal 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Eidal. 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 92 military records available for the last name Eidal. For the veterans among your Eidal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eidal lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Eidal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Eidal in 1964 was 68, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eidal 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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