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Idall Family History

Idall Name 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: Dall, Idell, Udall, Ridall, Gall, Wall, Ball, Dale, Ida, Hall

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Where is the Idall family from?

You can see how Idall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Idall family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Idall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Idall families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Idall's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Idall families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Idall ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Idall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Idall 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Idall. 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 11 military records available for the last name Idall. For the veterans among your Idall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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