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Herell Family History

Herell 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: Hewell, Herrell, Hartell, Jewell, Gesell, Hell, Hensell, Sewell

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Where is the Herell family from?

You can see how Herell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Herell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Herell families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Herell's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Herell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herell 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 Herell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herell. 28% of Herell men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Herell women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Herell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 585 census records available for the last name Herell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herell 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Herell. 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 126 military records available for the last name Herell. For the veterans among your Herell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Herell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Herell in 1965 was 77, and 89 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herell 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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