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Nardell Family History

Nardell 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: Cardell, Kardell, Nordell, Ardell, Gardell, Nardelli, Nadell

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Where is the Nardell family from?

You can see how Nardell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nardell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nardell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Nardell family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Nardell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nardell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nardell 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 Nardell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nardell. 50% of Nardell men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Nardell women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nardell were Farmer and Proprietor.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%

What Nardell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 691 census records available for the last name Nardell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nardell 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Nardell. 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 67 military records available for the last name Nardell. For the veterans among your Nardell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nardell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Nardell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Nardell in 1964 was 81, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nardell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nardell 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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