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Heerll Family History

Heerll 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: Hell, Heer, Hoell, Heery, Heeren, Hoerl, Herrel, Heberle, Herrle

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Where is the Heerll family from?

You can see how Heerll families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heerll family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Heerll family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Heerll's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Heerll families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heerll surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Heerll. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heerll 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Heerll. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Heerll. For the veterans among your Heerll ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heerll lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heerll

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