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Idail Family History

Idail 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: Dail, Ismail, Ida, Idris, Dai, Fail, Dahl, Quail, Iwai, Dain

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Where is the Idail family from?

You can see how Idail families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Idail family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Idail families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Idail families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Idail's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Idail families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Idail 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 94 census records available for the last name Idail. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Idail 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Idail. 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 9 military records available for the last name Idail. For the veterans among your Idail ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Idail lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1984, in the United States, Idail life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Idail in 1970 was 76, and 82 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Idail 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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