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Arel Family History

Arel Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Harel and possibly also of Irish or English Arrell.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Arel family from?

You can see how Arel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Arel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Arel families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Arel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Arel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arel 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 Arel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arel. 20% of Arel men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Arel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arel were Painter 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
    20%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Painter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Weaver
    16%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%

What Arel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Arel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arel 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 673 immigration records available for the last name Arel. 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 464 military records available for the last name Arel. For the veterans among your Arel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arel lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Arel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Arel in 1945 was 33, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Arel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arel 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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