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Hirrell Family History

Hirrell 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: Hurrell, Harrell, Hairrell, Tirrell, Herrell, Horrell, Shirrell

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Where is the Hirrell family from?

You can see how Hirrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirrell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hirrell families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Hirrell families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hirrell's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hirrell families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirrell 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 285 census records available for the last name Hirrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirrell 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Hirrell. 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 13 military records available for the last name Hirrell. For the veterans among your Hirrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirrell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Hirrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Hirrell in 1967 was 58, and 40 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hirrell 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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