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Birril Family History

Birril 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: Virgil, Bieri, Birr, Barrie, Borris, Bierl, Berrio, Baril, Birkel

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Where is the Birril family from?

You can see how Birril families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birril family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Birril families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Birril families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Birril's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Birril families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birril surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1851
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Birril. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birril 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Birril. 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 5 military records available for the last name Birril. For the veterans among your Birril ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birril lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birril 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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