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Burrel Family History

Burrel Surname Meaning

English (Lincolnshire): variant of Burrell.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Burrel family from?

You can see how Burrel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burrel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burrel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Burrel families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 16% of all the recorded Burrel's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Burrel families in 1891.
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What did your Burrel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Burrel. 100% of Burrel 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 9,000 census records available for the last name Burrel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burrel 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 445 immigration records available for the last name Burrel. 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 626 military records available for the last name Burrel. For the veterans among your Burrel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burrel lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Burrel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Burrel in 1948 was 50, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burrel 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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