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Erroll Family History

Erroll Surname Meaning

variant of Errol see Arrol.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Erroll family from?

You can see how Erroll families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erroll family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Erroll families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Erroll family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Erroll's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Erroll families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erroll 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 Erroll ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Erroll. 100% of Erroll women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Erroll family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Erroll. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erroll 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Erroll. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 55 military records available for the last name Erroll. For the veterans among your Erroll ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erroll lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1985, in the United States, Erroll life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Erroll in 1972 was 72, and 78 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erroll 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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