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Harrel Family History

Harrel Surname Meaning

English (London): variant of Harrell.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Harrel family from?

You can see how Harrel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harrel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harrel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Harrel families living in Quebec. This was about 20% of all the recorded Harrel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Harrel families in 1911.
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What did your Harrel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Journalier
    100%

What Harrel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Harrel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harrel 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 653 immigration records available for the last name Harrel. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Harrel. For the veterans among your Harrel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harrel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Harrel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Harrel in 1957 was 37, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harrel 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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