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Burriell Family History

Burriell 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: Burrell, Burrill, Burrier, Bursell, Barrell, Hurrell, Burfield

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Where is the Burriell family from?

You can see how Burriell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burriell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Burriell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Burriell family living in Pembrokeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Burriell's in United Kingdom. Pembrokeshire had the highest population of Burriell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burriell 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 Burriell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, House Keeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burriell. 100% of Burriell women worked as a House Keeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    100%

What Burriell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Burriell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burriell 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Burriell. 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 30 military records available for the last name Burriell. For the veterans among your Burriell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burriell lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Burriell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Burriell in 1955 was 40, and 69 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burriell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burriell 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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