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Searell Family History

Searell 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: Seawell, Sewell, Saarela, Searle, Sorrell, Surrell, Sherrell, Simrell

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Where is the Searell family from?

You can see how Searell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Searell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Searell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Searell family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Searell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Searell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Searell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Searell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Searell. 100% of Searell 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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What Searell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 539 census records available for the last name Searell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Searell 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Searell. 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 27 military records available for the last name Searell. For the veterans among your Searell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Searell lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1992, in the United States, Searell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Searell in 1971 was 66, and 83 in 1992.

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