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Harrel Family History

Harrel Name Meaning

English (London): variant of Harrell .

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


Similar surnames: Harral, Harrell, Harreld, Carrel, Harre, Harvel, Herrel, Harrold

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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 1840 there were 18 Harrel families living in North Carolina. This was about 22% of all the recorded Harrel's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Harrel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harrel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harrel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harrel. 26% of Harrel men worked as a Farmer and 9% of Harrel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harrel were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    9%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
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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 the USA, 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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