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Birchnall Family History

Birchnall Surname Meaning

see Birchenough.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Birchnall family from?

You can see how Birchnall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birchnall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Birchnall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Birchnall families living in Durham. This was about 36% of all the recorded Birchnall's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Birchnall families in 1891.
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What did your Birchnall ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 663 census records available for the last name Birchnall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birchnall 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Birchnall. 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 28 military records available for the last name Birchnall. For the veterans among your Birchnall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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