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Orrells Family History

Orrells Surname Meaning

variant of Orrell with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Orrells family from?

You can see how Orrells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orrells family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Orrells families living in Montgomeryshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Orrells's in United Kingdom. Montgomeryshire had the highest population of Orrells families in 1891.
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What did your Orrells ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Orrells. 100% of Orrells men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Orrells 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Orrells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orrells 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Orrells. 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 12 military records available for the last name Orrells. For the veterans among your Orrells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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