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Virrell Family History

Virrell 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: Tirrell, Birrell, Burrell, Gorrell, Orrell, Tyrrell, Barrell, Hurrell

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Where is the Virrell family from?

You can see how Virrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Virrell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Virrell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Virrell family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Virrell's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Virrell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Virrell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Virrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Virrell 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Virrell. 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 8 military records available for the last name Virrell. For the veterans among your Virrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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