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Acrell Family History

Acrell 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: Abrell, Orrell, Mackrell, Morell, Ansell, Barrell, Acree, Asbell

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Where is the Acrell family from?

You can see how Acrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Acrell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Acrell families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Acrell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Acrell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Acrell 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 Acrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Acrell. 100% of Acrell men worked as a Railway Clerk and 100% of Acrell 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

  • Railway Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Acrell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 310 census records available for the last name Acrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Acrell 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Acrell. 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 7 military records available for the last name Acrell. For the veterans among your Acrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Acrell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Acrell 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Acrell

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