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Arrell Family History

Arrell Surname Meaning

Irish: from Ó hEarghail see Harrell.

English: perhaps from an unrecorded Middle English personal name Eryl, a derivative of Old English Eoforwulf.

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


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Where is the Arrell family from?

You can see how Arrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arrell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Arrell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Arrell families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Arrell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Arrell families in 1891.
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What did your Arrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Arrell. 50% of Arrell men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Arrell 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

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Gardener
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Arrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arrell 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Arrell. 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 471 military records available for the last name Arrell. For the veterans among your Arrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arrell lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Arrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Arrell in 1958 was 46, and 64 in 2004.

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