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Berrel Family History

Berrel 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: Bertel, Berres, Herrel, Berkel, Bermel, Terrel, Ferrel, Berrey

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Where is the Berrel family from?

You can see how Berrel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berrel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Berrel families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 8 Berrel families living in Lancashire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Berrel's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Berrel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berrel 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 Berrel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Berrel. 100% of Berrel 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
    100%

What Berrel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 775 census records available for the last name Berrel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berrel 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 925 immigration records available for the last name Berrel. 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 40 military records available for the last name Berrel. For the veterans among your Berrel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berrel lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1996, in the United States, Berrel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Berrel in 1993 was 46, and 49 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berrel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berrel 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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