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Yourell Family History

Yourell 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: Youell, Gorrell, Orrell, Morell, Worrell, Correll, Torell, Korell

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Where is the Yourell family from?

You can see how Yourell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yourell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Yourell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Yourell families living in Sussex. This was about 75% of all the recorded Yourell's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Yourell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yourell 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 Yourell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yourell. 50% of Yourell 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%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

What Yourell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yourell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yourell 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Yourell. 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 147 military records available for the last name Yourell. For the veterans among your Yourell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yourell lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Yourell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Yourell in 1959 was 78, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yourell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yourell 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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