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Barrall Family History

Barrall Name Meaning

English: variant of Barrell .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Farrall, Worrall, Barratt, Warrell, Harrill, Burrill, Morrall

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Where is the Barrall family from?

You can see how Barrall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barrall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barrall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 36 Barrall families living in London. This was about 15% of all the recorded Barrall's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Barrall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barrall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barrall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Barrall. 79% of Barrall 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Domestic Servant
    8%
  • Housemaid
    8%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Barrall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barrall 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Barrall. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 288 military records available for the last name Barrall. For the veterans among your Barrall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barrall lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Barrall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Barrall in 1959 was 53, and 85 in 2004.

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