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Edell Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Edel .

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


Similar surnames: Edel, Redell, Idell, Bedell, Bodell, Euell, Odell, Dell, Ebell

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Where is the Edell family from?

You can see how Edell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Edell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Edell families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Edell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Edell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Edell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Edell. 19% of Edell men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Edell women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Edell were New Worker and Typist. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    24%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Typist
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Edell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edell 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 486 immigration records available for the last name Edell. 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 600 military records available for the last name Edell. For the veterans among your Edell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edell lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Edell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Edell in 1952 was 54, and 87 in 2004.

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