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Hairrell Family History

Hairrell Surname Meaning

English and Irish: variant of Harrell.

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


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Where is the Hairrell family from?

You can see how Hairrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hairrell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hairrell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Hairrell families living in Lancashire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Hairrell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hairrell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hairrell 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 Hairrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hairrell. 46% of Hairrell 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
    46%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Clerk
    19%

What Hairrell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 446 census records available for the last name Hairrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hairrell 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Hairrell. 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 96 military records available for the last name Hairrell. For the veterans among your Hairrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hairrell lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Hairrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Hairrell in 1940 was 33, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hairrell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hairrell 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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