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Berrells Family History

Berrells 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: Burrell, Barrell, Borrello, Bertels, Berres, Perrell, Ferrelli

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Where is the Berrells family from?

You can see how Berrells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berrells family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Berrells family living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Berrells's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Berrells families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Berrells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berrells 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Berrells. 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 6 military records available for the last name Berrells. For the veterans among your Berrells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berrells lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Berrells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Berrells in 1978 was 66, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berrells 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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