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Learell Family History

Learell 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: Leavell, Lasell, Ledwell, Levell, Perrell, Leavelle, Lavell, Terrell

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Where is the Learell family from?

You can see how Learell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Learell family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Learell families living in Missouri. This was about 75% of all the recorded Learell's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Learell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Learell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Learell ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Learell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Learell 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Learell. 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 7 military records available for the last name Learell. For the veterans among your Learell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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