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Idel Family History

Idel Surname Meaning

see Idle.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Idel family from?

You can see how Idel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Idel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Idel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Idel families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Idel's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Idel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Idel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Idel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Idel. 45% of Idel men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%

What Idel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Idel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Idel 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 400 immigration records available for the last name Idel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 627 military records available for the last name Idel. For the veterans among your Idel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Idel lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Idel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Idel in 1972 was 53, and 63 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Idel 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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