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Berrell Family History

Berrell Surname Meaning

see Burrell.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Berrell family from?

You can see how Berrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berrell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Berrell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 43 Berrell families living in Lancashire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Berrell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Berrell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berrell 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 Berrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Berrell. 89% of Berrell 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
    89%
  • Household Duties
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Berrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berrell 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 722 immigration records available for the last name Berrell. 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 354 military records available for the last name Berrell. For the veterans among your Berrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berrell lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Berrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Berrell in 1958 was 46, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berrell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berrell 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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