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Harold Bell Family History

Harold Bell Name 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: Hollowell, Harold, Hartell, Harwell, Cardell, Caldwell, Kardell

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Where is the Harold Bell family from?

You can see how Harold Bell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harold Bell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Harold Bell family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Harold Bell's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Harold Bell families in 1891.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Harold Bell ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Harold Bell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harold Bell 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Harold Bell. 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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There are 11 military records available for the last name Harold Bell. For the veterans among your Harold Bell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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