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Berell Family History

Berell Surname 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: Bedell, Burell, Borell, Bell, Borel, Brill, Jewell, Gesell, Sewell

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Where is the Berell family from?

You can see how Berell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Berell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Berell families living in Worcestershire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Berell's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Berell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Berell ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Janitor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 414 census records available for the last name Berell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berell 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Berell. 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 50 military records available for the last name Berell. For the veterans among your Berell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1992, in the United States, Berell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Berell in 1965 was 67, and 82 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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