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Jodl Family History

Jodl 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: Joel, John, Boda, Sol, Rode, Jude, Toll, Codd, Jobe, Pool

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Where is the Jodl family from?

You can see how Jodl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jodl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jodl family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Jodl's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Jodl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jodl 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 21 census records available for the last name Jodl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jodl 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Jodl. 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 Jodl. For the veterans among your Jodl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jodl lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Jodl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jodl in 1972 was 70, and 92 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jodl 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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