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Idlett Family History

Idlett 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, Flett, Inglett, Lett, Gillett, Niblett, Millett, Midgett, Plett

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Where is the Idlett family from?

You can see how Idlett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Idlett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Idlett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Idlett families living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Idlett's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Idlett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Idlett 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 Idlett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Idlett. 34% of Idlett men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Idlett women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Idlett were Farmer and Beautician.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Porter
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Beautician
    50%

What Idlett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 548 census records available for the last name Idlett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Idlett 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Idlett. 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 102 military records available for the last name Idlett. For the veterans among your Idlett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Idlett lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Idlett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Idlett in 1967 was 66, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Idlett 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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