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Yourell Family Crest Download (JPG) Heritage Series - 600 DPI

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Etymology of Yourell

What does the name Yourell mean?

The surname Yourell is a toponymic, derived from the name of the ancient territory of Oriel. It was originally de Oirghilla in Irish, meaning "of Oriel."

Early Origins of the Yourell family

The surname Yourell was first found in the ancient territory of Oriel. The Norman family who would bear this name settled in the eastern part of Oriel, after the invasion, around modern day County Louth. In the counties around Dublin, the name has been on record since 1263. In the early 15th century, James Uriel was Chief Baron of the Exchequer in Dublin.

Early History of the Yourell family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Yourell research. Another 123 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1540, 1598, 1641 and 1691 are included under the topic Early Yourell History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Yourell Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Yourell, Uriel, Eurell, Irriel, Uriell, Eryell and many more.

Early Notables of the Yourell family

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Yourell migration to the United States +



Yourell Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Thomas Yourell, who landed in New York in 1846

Contemporary Notables of the name Yourell (post 1700) +

  • Pamela Yourell, illustrator of children's books

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