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Hearell Family History

Hearell 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: Herrell, Hearrell, Hartell, Hensell, Harwell, Hurrell, Harvell

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Where is the Hearell family from?

You can see how Hearell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hearell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hearell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Hearell families living in Dorset. This was about 30% of all the recorded Hearell's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Hearell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hearell 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 Hearell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hearell. 54% of Hearell men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Oil Field Worker
    24%

What Hearell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 638 census records available for the last name Hearell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hearell 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Hearell. 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 82 military records available for the last name Hearell. For the veterans among your Hearell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hearell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Hearell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hearell in 1967 was 76, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hearell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hearell 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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