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Moidel Family History

Moidel 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: Model, Mandel, Moder, Godel, Meisel, Reidel, Maisel, Mosel, Roedel

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Where is the Moidel family from?

You can see how Moidel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moidel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Moidel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Moidel families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Moidel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Moidel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moidel 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 Moidel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moidel. 75% of Moidel men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    75%
  • Proprietor
    25%

What Moidel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Moidel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moidel 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Moidel. 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 56 military records available for the last name Moidel. For the veterans among your Moidel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moidel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Moidel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Moidel in 1966 was 73, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moidel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moidel 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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