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Fydell Family History

Fydell 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: Rydell, Fell, Dell, Yell, Odell, Bodell, Adell, Fidel, Rodell, Rudell

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Where is the Fydell family from?

You can see how Fydell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fydell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Fydell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Fydell families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fydell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Fydell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fydell 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 Fydell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fydell. 100% of Fydell 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%

What Fydell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 510 census records available for the last name Fydell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fydell 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Fydell. 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 23 military records available for the last name Fydell. For the veterans among your Fydell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fydell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1996, in the United States, Fydell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Fydell in 1962 was 82, and 77 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fydell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fydell 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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