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Yerrell Family History

Yerrell Surname Meaning

From an unrecorded Middle English female personal name Yerhild (Old English *Gērhild),

apparently derived from gēr ‘year’ + hild ‘battle’).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Yerrell family from?

You can see how Yerrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yerrell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Yerrell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Yerrell families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Yerrell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Yerrell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yerrell 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 Yerrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Yerrell. 100% of Yerrell men worked as a General Farm Labourer and 91% of Yerrell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • General Farm Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Wool toy Retailer
    10%

What Yerrell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Yerrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yerrell 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Yerrell. 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 141 military records available for the last name Yerrell. For the veterans among your Yerrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yerrell lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Yerrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Yerrell in 1961 was 27, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yerrell 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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