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Verell Family History

Verell 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: Averill, Jewell, Gesell, Sewell, Varela, Orrell, Abrell, Ezell

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Where is the Verell family from?

You can see how Verell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Verell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Verell families living in Glamorgan. This was about 44% of all the recorded Verell's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Verell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Verell 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 715 census records available for the last name Verell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verell 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Verell. 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 176 military records available for the last name Verell. For the veterans among your Verell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verell lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2002, in the United States, Verell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Verell in 1949 was 61, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Verell 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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