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Abrell Name Meaning

South German: from Middle High German aberëlle ‘April’; hence a nickname for a moody or temperamental man, with reference to the changeable weather in that month. In some cases it may have been applied to someone with a particular connection with April, for example as the month in which his annual tax or rent payments were due.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Brill, Grell, Prell, Abele, Broll, Cabell, Korell, Gambrell, Abella

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Where is the Abrell family from?

You can see how Abrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abrell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Abrell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Abrell family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Abrell's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Abrell families in 1911.
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What did your Abrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Abrell. 100% of Abrell men worked as a Clerk. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Abrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abrell 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Abrell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 420 military records available for the last name Abrell. For the veterans among your Abrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abrell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Abrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Abrell in 1962 was 67, and 45 in 2004.

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