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Nedel Family History

Nedel 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: Edel, Redel, Nebel, Bedel, Wedel, Nadel, Medel, Nevel, Neder, Neel

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Where is the Nedel family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nedel. 50% of Nedel 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
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

What Nedel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Nedel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nedel 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Nedel. 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 49 military records available for the last name Nedel. For the veterans among your Nedel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nedel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Nedel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Nedel in 1966 was 63, and 64 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nedel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nedel 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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