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Jarrel Family History

Jarrel 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: Carrel, Jarrell, Jarriel, Farrel, Jarred, Harrel, Barre, Garret

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Where is the Jarrel family from?

You can see how Jarrel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarrel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jarrel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Jarrel families living in Kentucky. This was about 30% of all the recorded Jarrel's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Jarrel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jarrel 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 Jarrel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jarrel. 49% of Jarrel men worked as a Laborer and 42% of Jarrel women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jarrel were Farm Operator and Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    49%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farm Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    42%
  • Spinner
    25%
  • Employer
    17%
  • Maid
    17%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Jarrel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarrel 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Jarrel. 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 335 military records available for the last name Jarrel. For the veterans among your Jarrel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarrel lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Jarrel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Jarrel in 1951 was 30, and 54 in 2004.

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