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Shrell Family History

Shrell 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: Shell, Shroll, Sorell, Shiell, Hell, Sell, Sewell, Shield, Orrell

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Where is the Shrell family from?

You can see how Shrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shrell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shrell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Shrell families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Shrell's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Shrell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shrell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shrell ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Shrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shrell 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Shrell. 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 12 military records available for the last name Shrell. For the veterans among your Shrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shrell lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Shrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Shrell in 1970 was 77, and 53 in 2002.

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