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Harell Family History

Harell 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: Hartell, Harwell, Harvell, Harrell, Harel, Hamell, Hairell, Hazell

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Where is the Harell family from?

You can see how Harell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Harell families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Harell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Harell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harell 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 Harell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harell. 85% of Harell 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
    85%
  • Domestic Servant
    16%

What Harell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Harell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harell 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Harell. 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 264 military records available for the last name Harell. For the veterans among your Harell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Harell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Harell in 1965 was 78, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harell 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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