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Searll Family History

Searll 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: Searle, Searls, Earll, Searl, Early, Sell, Seal, Sewell, Earl, Sears

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Where is the Searll family from?

You can see how Searll families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Searll family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Searll families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Searll families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Searll's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Searll families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Searll 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 Searll ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Searll. 100% of Searll 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Searll. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Searll 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Searll. 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 20 military records available for the last name Searll. For the veterans among your Searll ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Searll lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1997, in the United States, Searll life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Searll in 1957 was 70, and 100 in 1997.

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