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Birell Family History

Birell 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: Burell, Birrell, Borell, Bell, Borel, Brill, Bill, Bissell, Burrell

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Where is the Birell family from?

You can see how Birell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birell family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Birell families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Birell families living in Kinross. This was about 86% of all the recorded Birell's in Scotland. Kinross had the highest population of Birell families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birell 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 Birell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Birell. 100% of Birell men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Birell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Birell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birell 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Birell. 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 16 military records available for the last name Birell. For the veterans among your Birell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birell lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Birell

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