Liddell Family History

Liddell Surname Meaning

Scottish and northern English: habitational name from any of various places in the Scottish Borders and Cumbria called Liddel.

It originates from the Old English river name Hl̄de, meaning ‘loud’.

The name also incorporates Old English dæl, which means ‘valley’.

Liddel is a name that connects geographical features with the cultural heritage of the regions it represents.

This etymology highlights the significance of natural landscapes in naming conventions in these areas.

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

Similar surnames: Lindell, Riddell, Siddall, Kidwell, Tidwell, Bidwell, Waddell, Ledwell, Reddell, Sidwell

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6K	Military Records
10K	Immigration Records
57K	Census and Voter Lists
128K	Member Trees

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Where is the Liddell family from?

You can see how Liddell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liddell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Liddell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 412 Liddell families living in Durham. This was about 28% of all the recorded Liddell's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Liddell families in 1891.

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What did your Liddell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General labourer and Unpaid domestic duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Liddell. 12% of Liddell men worked as a General labourer and 73% of Liddell women worked as an Unpaid domestic duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Liddell were Schoolmaster and Unpaid domestic duti.

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General labourer

12%

Incapacitated

Bricklayer

Schoolmaster

Unpaid domestic duties

73%

Private means

Unpaid domestic

Unpaid domestic duti

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Census Record

There are 57K census records available for the last name Liddell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liddell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 10K immigration records available for the last name Liddell. 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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Military Records

There are 6K military records available for the last name Liddell. For the veterans among your Liddell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liddell lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Liddell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Liddell in 1948 was 42, and 70 in 2004.

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Liddell Surname Meaning

Scottish and northern English: habitational name from any of various places in the Scottish Borders and Cumbria called Liddel.

It originates from the Old English river name Hl̄de, meaning ‘loud’.

The name also incorporates Old English dæl, which means ‘valley’.

Liddel is a name that connects geographical features with the cultural heritage of the regions it represents.

This etymology highlights the significance of natural landscapes in naming conventions in these areas.

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

Where is the Liddell family from?

What did your Liddell 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.

General labourer

12%

Incapacitated

Bricklayer

Schoolmaster

Unpaid domestic duties

73%

Private means

Unpaid domestic

Unpaid domestic duti

What Liddell family records will you find?

What is the average Liddell lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Liddell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Liddell in 1948 was 42, and 70 in 2004.

Liddell Family History

Liddell Surname Meaning

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Liddell Surname Meaning

281,000 record(s) for Liddell

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Where is the Liddell family from?

What did your Liddell ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Liddell family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Liddell lifespan?

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