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Idele Family History

Idele 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: Idle, Idell, Dale, Ingle, Dole, Ide, Delp, Edel, Dell, Abele

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Where is the Idele family from?

You can see how Idele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Idele family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Idele families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Idele families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Idele's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Idele families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Idele 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 33 census records available for the last name Idele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Idele 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Idele. 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 15 military records available for the last name Idele. For the veterans among your Idele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Idele lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Idele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Idele in 1969 was 75, and 71 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Idele 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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