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Jarell Family History

Jarell 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: Jarrell, Hartell, Jewell, Carnell, Varela, Darnell, Harwell, Cardell

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Where is the Jarell family from?

You can see how Jarell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jarell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Jarell families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jarell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jarell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jarell 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 Jarell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jarell. 31% of Jarell men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Jarell women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Gardner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Jarell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 809 census records available for the last name Jarell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarell 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Jarell. 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 92 military records available for the last name Jarell. For the veterans among your Jarell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Jarell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Jarell in 1966 was 80, and 41 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jarell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jarell 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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