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Origins of the Arrel surname

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About the Arrels

We have a total number of 155 records for people with the last name Arrel.

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Where do most Arrels live?

In 1921, most Arrels lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about Arrels

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 135 records for the Arrel surname. The oldest one dates back to 1891.

Who were Arrels most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Arrels.

What are the most common Arrel first names?

  • John
  • Thomas
  • Jane
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Arrels

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Arrels in 1921
Dressmaker

2

Farm Servant

2

Agricultural Labourers Wife

1

Assistant Boarding House Keeper

1

Bondager

1

Common Male occupations for Arrels in 1921
Coal Miner

5

Agricultural Labourer

4

Farm Servant (Ag Lab)

3

Cotton Weaver

2

Railway Porter

2

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