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Nedell Family History

Nedell 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: Newell, Nudell, Bedell, Nadell, Redell, Edell, Wedell, Jewell, Gesell

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Where is the Nedell family from?

You can see how Nedell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nedell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nedell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Nedell families living in London. This was about 91% of all the recorded Nedell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nedell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nedell 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 Nedell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nedell. 100% of Nedell 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
    100%

What Nedell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 583 census records available for the last name Nedell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nedell 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Nedell. 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 98 military records available for the last name Nedell. For the veterans among your Nedell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nedell lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Nedell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Nedell in 1958 was 62, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nedell 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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