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Florell Family History

Florell 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: Flore, Morell, Thorell, Torell, Flavell, Korell, Florez, Farrell

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Where is the Florell family from?

You can see how Florell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Florell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Florell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Florell families living in Lancashire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Florell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Florell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Florell 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 Florell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Florell. 50% of Florell men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Florell women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Foreman
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Florell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Florell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Florell 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Florell. 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 56 military records available for the last name Florell. For the veterans among your Florell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Florell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Florell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Florell in 1963 was 71, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Florell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Florell 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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