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Hydel Family History

Hydel Surname 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: Hyde, Hyden, Hymel, Hadel, Hodel, Haydel, Hyder, Rydel, Hayden, Hamel

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Where is the Hydel family from?

You can see how Hydel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hydel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hydel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Hydel families living in Quebec. This was about 80% of all the recorded Hydel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Hydel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hydel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hydel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hydel. 34% of Hydel men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Baker
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Hydel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Hydel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hydel 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Hydel. 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 35 military records available for the last name Hydel. For the veterans among your Hydel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hydel lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Hydel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Hydel in 1972 was 82, and 77 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hydel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hydel 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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