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Shurell Family History

Shurell 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: Hurrell, Shortell, Shell, Thorell, Showell, Shroll, Sorrell, Surrell

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Where is the Shurell family from?

You can see how Shurell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shurell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Shurell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shurell family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Shurell's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shurell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shurell 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 Shurell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shurell. 50% of Shurell women worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Shurell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Shurell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shurell 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Shurell. 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 18 military records available for the last name Shurell. For the veterans among your Shurell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shurell lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Shurell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Shurell in 1972 was 80, and 89 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shurell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shurell 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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