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Bermell Family History

Bermell 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: Bermel, Burrell, Bursell, Kernell, Ermel, Barrell, Bortell, Bermejo

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Where is the Bermell family from?

You can see how Bermell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bermell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Bermell families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Bermell family living in Derbyshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Bermell's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 3 other counties had the highest population of Bermell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bermell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Bermell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bermell 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Bermell. 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 3 military records available for the last name Bermell. For the veterans among your Bermell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bermell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bermell 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bermell

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