Kardell History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name Kardell originally appeared in Gaelic as Mac Ardghail, which is derived from the word "ardghal," which means "high valor." Early Origins of the Kardell familyThe surname Kardell was first found in County Louth (Irish: Lú) the smallest county in Ireland, located on the East coast, in the Province of Leinster, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Kardell familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kardell research. Another 75 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1700, 1725, 1729 and 1765 are included under the topic Early Kardell History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Kardell Spelling VariationsThe recording of names in Ireland in the Middle Ages was an inconsistent endeavor at best due to competing dialects and languages, and the general illiteracy of the population. Research into the name Kardell revealed many spelling variations, including MacArdle, MacCardle, MacCardell, McArdle and others. Early Notables of the Kardell familyMore information is included under the topic Early Kardell Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
During the middle of the 19th century, Irish families often experienced extreme poverty and racial discrimination in their own homeland under English rule. Record numbers died of disease and starvation, and many others, deciding against such a fate, boarded ships bound for North America. The largest influx of Irish settlers occurred with Great Potato Famine of the late 1840s. Unfortunately, many of those Irish that arrived in Canada or the United States still experienced economic and racial discrimination. Although often maligned, these Irish people were essential to the rapid development of these countries because they provided the cheap labor required for the many canals, roads, railways, and other projects required for strong national infrastructures. Eventually the Irish went on to make contributions in the less backbreaking and more intellectual arenas of commerce, education, and the arts. Research early immigration and passenger lists revealed many early immigrants bearing the name Kardell: Kardell Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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