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Earel Family History

Earel 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: Earl, Carel, Arel, Harel, Karel, Earll, Borel, Hare, Gabel, Engel

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Where is the Earel family from?

You can see how Earel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Earel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Earel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Earel families living in Illinois. This was about 74% of all the recorded Earel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Earel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Earel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Earel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Handy Man was the top reported job for people in the USA named Earel. 100% of Earel men worked as a Handy Man. .

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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

  • Handy Man
    100%
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Census Records

There are 415 census records available for the last name Earel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Earel 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Earel. 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 87 military records available for the last name Earel. For the veterans among your Earel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Earel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Earel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Earel in 1967 was 86, and 66 in 2003.

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