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Nadel Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name for a maker of needles, or in some cases for a tailor, from Middle High German nadel(e), German Nadel ‘needle’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Nagel, Nader, Kadel, Adel, Faden, Gabel, Hader, Bader, Nebel, Hamel

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Nadel Family Origin

Where is the Nadel family from?

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You can see how Nadel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nadel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nadel families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Nadel families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nadel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nadel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nadel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Nadel Family Occupations

What did your Nadel ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, a less common occupation for the Nadel family was Tailor. The most common Nadel occupation in the USA was Laborer. 25% of Nadel's were Laborers. Laborer, Salesman and Shoe Maker were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Nadel.

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  • Laborer

    25%

  • Salesman

    25%

  • Shoe Maker

    25%

  • Tailor

    25%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nadel ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Nadel Historical Records

What Nadel family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Nadel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nadel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Nadel. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Nadel. For the veterans among your Nadel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Nadel Life Expectancy

What is the average Nadel lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Nadel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nadel in 1944 was 22, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nadel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nadel 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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