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Sarell Family History

Sarell Surname Meaning

see Sarll.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sarell family from?

You can see how Sarell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sarell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Sarell families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Sarell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sarell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sarell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sarell. 25% of Sarell men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Sarell women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sarell were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper.

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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
    25%
  • Farming
    25%
  • Retail Salesman
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%

What Sarell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 948 census records available for the last name Sarell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarell 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Sarell. 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 144 military records available for the last name Sarell. For the veterans among your Sarell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Sarell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sarell in 1964 was 79, and 63 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarell 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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