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Hearel Family History

Hearel Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Harel, Herrel, Hearl, Heare, Hearn, Hare, Hamel, Haren, Hazel, Heaney

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Where is the Hearel family from?

You can see how Hearel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hearel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hearel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Hearel families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Hearel's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Hearel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hearel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Hearel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hearel 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 Hearel. 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 8 military records available for the last name Hearel. For the veterans among your Hearel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hearel lifespan?

Average Hearel life expectancy in 1996 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hearel 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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