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Jodel Family History

Jodel 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: Godel, Model, Jovel, Hodel, Joel, Borel, Rode, Jude, Jobe, Nobel

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Where is the Jodel family from?

You can see how Jodel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jodel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jodel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Jodel families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Jodel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Jodel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jodel 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 53 census records available for the last name Jodel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jodel 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Jodel. 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 25 military records available for the last name Jodel. For the veterans among your Jodel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jodel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Jodel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jodel in 1966 was 69, and 89 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jodel 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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