Udell Family History

Udell Surname Meaning

English (Somerset and Dorset) and Channel Islands (Guernsey): habitational name from Yewdale in Coniston (Lancashire) from Old English īw ‘yew tree’.

Yewdale is a place name that reflects the natural characteristics of the area, particularly its association with yew trees.

The elements of the name consist of Old English and Old Norse origins, indicating a blend of cultural influences.

The term īw signifies the presence of yew trees, which are notable for their longevity and beauty.

Additionally, the term dalr translates to ‘valley’, further describing the geographical features of Yewdale.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Idell, Sell, Tunell, Durell, Euell, Deal, Bodell, Wadell, Odell, Sidell

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1K	Military Records
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Where is the Udell family from?

You can see how Udell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Udell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Udell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 46 Udell families living in Somerset. This was about 37% of all the recorded Udell's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Udell families in 1891.

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What did your Udell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm carter and Unpaid domestic duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Udell. 34% of Udell men worked as a Farm carter and 91% of Udell women worked as an Unpaid domestic duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Udell were carpenter (foreman) and Domestic duties unpaid.

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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.

Farm carter

34%

General labourer

34%

carpenter (foreman)

34%

Unpaid domestic duties

91%

Housewife

Domestic duties unpaid

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Census Record

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Passenger List

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There are 1K military records available for the last name Udell. For the veterans among your Udell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Udell lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Udell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Udell in 1943 was 35, and 74 in 2004.

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Udell Surname Meaning

English (Somerset and Dorset) and Channel Islands (Guernsey): habitational name from Yewdale in Coniston (Lancashire) from Old English īw ‘yew tree’.

Yewdale is a place name that reflects the natural characteristics of the area, particularly its association with yew trees.

The elements of the name consist of Old English and Old Norse origins, indicating a blend of cultural influences.

The term īw signifies the presence of yew trees, which are notable for their longevity and beauty.

Additionally, the term dalr translates to ‘valley’, further describing the geographical features of Yewdale.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Where is the Udell family from?

What did your Udell ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farm carter

34%

General labourer

34%

carpenter (foreman)

34%

Unpaid domestic duties

91%

Housewife

Domestic duties unpaid

What Udell family records will you find?

What is the average Udell lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Udell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Udell in 1943 was 35, and 74 in 2004.

Udell Family History

Udell Surname Meaning

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Udell Surname Meaning

59,000 record(s) for Udell

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Where is the Udell family from?

What did your Udell ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Udell family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Udell lifespan?

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