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Ivel Family History

Ivel 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: Igel, Ives, Imel, Ivey, Kivel, Kiel, Over, Peel, Eitel, Abel

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Where is the Ivel family from?

You can see how Ivel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ivel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ivel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ivel families living in Massachusetts. This was about 46% of all the recorded Ivel's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Ivel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ivel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ivel ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 733 census records available for the last name Ivel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ivel 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Ivel. 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 25 military records available for the last name Ivel. For the veterans among your Ivel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ivel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ivel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Ivel in 1966 was 89, and 31 in 2004.

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