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Aurel Family History

Aurel 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: Aubel, Arel, Laurel, Durel, Burel, Borel, Turek, April, Angel, Uren

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Where is the Aurel family from?

You can see how Aurel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aurel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Aurel families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 2 Aurel families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Aurel's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Aurel families in 1871.
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What did your Aurel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Aurel. 100% of Aurel men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

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Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Aurel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aurel 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Aurel. 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 42 military records available for the last name Aurel. For the veterans among your Aurel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aurel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Aurel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Aurel in 1967 was 86, and 84 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aurel 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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