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Liedel Name Meaning

South German: from a pet form of an ancient Germanic compound name formed with liud ‘people tribe’ as the first element.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Riedel, Liebel, Siegel, Leidel, Diesel, Edel, Giesel, Redel, Liegel

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Where is the Liedel family from?

You can see how Liedel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liedel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Liedel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Liedel families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Liedel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Liedel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Liedel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Liedel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Liedel. 27% of Liedel men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Liedel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Liedel were Carpenter and Housekeeper. .

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Labor
    14%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    40%
  • Clerk
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    30%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Liedel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liedel 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Liedel. 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 588 military records available for the last name Liedel. For the veterans among your Liedel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liedel lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Liedel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Liedel in 1961 was 44, and 76 in 2004.

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