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Judel Family History

Judel 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: Jude, Rudel, Juel, Kusel, Juhl, Judge, Aude, Rubel, Godel, Edel

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Where is the Judel family from?

You can see how Judel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Judel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Judel families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 12 Judel families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Judel's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Judel families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Judel 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 Judel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Judel. 100% of Judel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Judel women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Judel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 313 census records available for the last name Judel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Judel 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 375 immigration records available for the last name Judel. 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 121 military records available for the last name Judel. For the veterans among your Judel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Judel lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Judel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Judel in 1973 was 70, and 98 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Judel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Judel 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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