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Virdell Family History

Virdell 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: Vardell, Cardell, Lindell, Kardell, Birdwell, Riddell, Cordell

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Where is the Virdell family from?

You can see how Virdell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Virdell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Virdell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Virdell family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Virdell's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Virdell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Virdell 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 Virdell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Virdell. 100% of Virdell men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Virdell women worked as a Laundress.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

What Virdell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Virdell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Virdell 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Virdell. 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 63 military records available for the last name Virdell. For the veterans among your Virdell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Virdell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Virdell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Virdell in 1962 was 84, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Virdell 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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