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Herrel Family History

Herrel Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Herrle which in the Franconian area means ‘grandfather’. English and Irish: variant of Harrell.

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


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Where is the Herrel family from?

You can see how Herrel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herrel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herrel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Herrel families living in Middlesex. This was about 36% of all the recorded Herrel's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Herrel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herrel 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 Herrel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herrel. 38% of Herrel men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Herrel women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herrel were Carpenter and Sales Girl.

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Sales Girl
    50%

What Herrel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Herrel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herrel 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Herrel. 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 422 military records available for the last name Herrel. For the veterans among your Herrel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herrel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Herrel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Herrel in 1963 was 81, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herrel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herrel 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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