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Videl Family History

Videl 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: Fidel, Vides, Vidal, Viel, Sidel, Visel, Kiel, Eitel, Rider, Vine

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Where is the Videl family from?

You can see how Videl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Videl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Videl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Videl families living in Alabama. This was about 29% of all the recorded Videl's in USA. Alabama and 2 other states had the highest population of Videl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Videl 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 Videl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Videl. 72% of Videl men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Videl women 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
    72%
  • Miner
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Videl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 596 census records available for the last name Videl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Videl 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 382 immigration records available for the last name Videl. 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 52 military records available for the last name Videl. For the veterans among your Videl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Videl lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Videl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Videl in 1974 was 72, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Videl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Videl 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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