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Vadell Family History

Vadell 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: Adell, Wadell, Nadell, Radell, Vardell, Vanella, Varela, Cardell

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Where is the Vadell family from?

You can see how Vadell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vadell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vadell family living in Alabama. This was about 33% of all the recorded Vadell's in USA. Alabama and 2 other states had the highest population of Vadell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vadell 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 Vadell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vadell. 50% of Vadell men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Painter
    50%

What Vadell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Vadell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vadell 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Vadell. 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 43 military records available for the last name Vadell. For the veterans among your Vadell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vadell lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Vadell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Vadell in 1975 was 40, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vadell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vadell 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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