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Jodell Family History

Jodell 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: Odell, Bodell, Rodell, Hodell, Modell, Jowell, Podell, Jewell, Godel

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Where is the Jodell family from?

You can see how Jodell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jodell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jodell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Jodell families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Jodell's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Jodell families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Jodell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jodell 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Jodell. 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 107 military records available for the last name Jodell. For the veterans among your Jodell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jodell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Jodell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Jodell in 1965 was 80, and 67 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jodell 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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