Idell Family History

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Idell Name Meaning

English: variant spelling of Idle. Jewish (Ashkenazic): from the Yiddish personal name Idl, a pet form of Jude. Possibly a respelling of German Eitel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Sidell, Gell, Adell, Deal, Udell, Sell, Hell, Ell, Dell, Bodell

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Idell Family Origin

Where is the Idell family from?

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1840
    1920
    You can see how Idell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Idell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Idell families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Idell families living in New Jersey. This was about 38% of all the recorded Idell's in the USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Idell families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Idell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Idell Family Occupations

    What did your Idell ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Idell occupation in the USA was Carpenter. 10% of Idell's were Carpenters. A less common occupation for the Idell family was Butcher. Carpenter, Assesor and Brick Mason were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Idell.

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    • Carpenter

      10%

    • Assesor

      5%

    • Brick Mason

      5%

    • Butcher

      5%

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

    Idell Historical Records

    What Idell family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Idell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Idell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Idell. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Idell. For the veterans among your Idell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Idell Life Expectancy

    What is the average Idell lifespan?

    Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Idell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Idell in 1961 was 54, and 85 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Idell

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Idell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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