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Eydel Family History

Eydel 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: Edel, Seydel, Rydel, Engel, Hyde, Eitel, Eden, Hyden, Godel, Redel

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Where is the Eydel family from?

You can see how Eydel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eydel family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Eydel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Eydel families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Eydel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Eydel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eydel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eydel ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Eydel ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Eydel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eydel 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Eydel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 51 military records available for the last name Eydel. For the veterans among your Eydel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eydel lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Eydel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Eydel in 1986 was 72, and 98 in 2004.

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