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Shorell Family History

Shorell 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: Shortell, Thorell, Showell, Sorell, Shore, Thorsell, Howell, Morell

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Where is the Shorell family from?

You can see how Shorell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shorell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Shorell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Shorell family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shorell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Shorell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shorell 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 51 census records available for the last name Shorell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shorell 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Shorell. 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 3 military records available for the last name Shorell. For the veterans among your Shorell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shorell lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Shorell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Shorell in 1969 was 69, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shorell 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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