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Birkill Family History

Birkill Surname Meaning

see Burkill.

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


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Where is the Birkill family from?

You can see how Birkill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birkill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Birkill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Birkill families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Birkill's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Birkill families in 1891.
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What did your Birkill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Birkill. 50% of Birkill men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Birkill 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Farm Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Birkill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birkill 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 Birkill. 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 49 military records available for the last name Birkill. For the veterans among your Birkill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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