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Origins of the Harrell surname

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About the Harrells

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Where do most Harrells live?

In 1921, most Harrells lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Harrells

How common is your surname?

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

We have 3,260 records for the Harrell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Harrells most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Harrells.

What are the most common Harrell first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Harrells

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

Common Female occupations for Harrells in 1921
Servant

15

Domestic Servant

10

Dressmaker

10

General Servant

8

General Servant Domestic

8

Common Male occupations for Harrells in 1921
Farm Hands

171

General Farmers

113

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

100

Tinsmiths

45

Skilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Electrical Machinery And Accessories

41

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