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Herrell Family History

Herrell Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk) and Irish: variant of Harrell. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Herrell family from?

You can see how Herrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herrell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herrell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 22 Herrell families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Herrell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Herrell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herrell 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 Herrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Herrell. 100% of Herrell men worked as a General Labourer and 89% of Herrell 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Household Duties
    12%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Herrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herrell 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 492 immigration records available for the last name Herrell. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Herrell. For the veterans among your Herrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herrell lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Herrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Herrell in 1949 was 62, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herrell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herrell 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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