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Laurell Family History

Laurell 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: Laurel, Abrell, Lasell, Barrell, Carrell, Garrell, Lubell, Laurila

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Where is the Laurell family from?

You can see how Laurell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laurell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laurell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Laurell families living in London. This was about 61% of all the recorded Laurell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Laurell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laurell 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 Laurell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Laurell. 50% of Laurell men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Machinist
    20%

What Laurell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Laurell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laurell 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 444 immigration records available for the last name Laurell. 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 256 military records available for the last name Laurell. For the veterans among your Laurell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laurell lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Laurell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Laurell in 1949 was 45, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Laurell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laurell 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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