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Birchenell Family History

Birchenell 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: Birchell, Bicknell, Tichnell, Birchall, Birchfield, Burchell

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Where is the Birchenell family from?

You can see how Birchenell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birchenell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Birchenell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Birchenell family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Birchenell's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Birchenell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Birchenell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birchenell 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Birchenell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Birchenell. For the veterans among your Birchenell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birchenell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birchenell 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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