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Harel Family History

Harel Surname Meaning

Jewish (Israeli): artificial name from Harel, a placename mentioned in the Bible.

French (mainly Normandy): nickname from Old French harel ‘riot’.

Compare Arel and Rell.

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


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Where is the Harel family from?

You can see how Harel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 29 Harel families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Harel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Harel families in 1891.
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What did your Harel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harel. 50% of Harel 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Harel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harel 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Harel. 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 244 military records available for the last name Harel. For the veterans among your Harel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Harel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Harel in 1965 was 83, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harel 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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