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Brichall Family History

Brichall 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: Brimhall, Bramhall, Brickell, Birchall, Brill, Michael, Bridwell

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Where is the Brichall family from?

You can see how Brichall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brichall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brichall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Brichall families living in Lancashire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Brichall's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Brichall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brichall 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 Brichall ancestors do for a living?

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

What Brichall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Brichall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brichall 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Brichall. 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 21 military records available for the last name Brichall. For the veterans among your Brichall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brichall lifespan?

Average Brichall life expectancy in 1981 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brichall 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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