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Virrill Family History

Virrill 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: Verrill, Virgil, Merrill, Virgili, Perrill, Verrilli, Parrill

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Where is the Virrill family from?

You can see how Virrill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Virrill family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Virrill family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Virrill's in USA. New York had the highest population of Virrill families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Virrill 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 Virrill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Virrill. 100% of Virrill 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 Virrill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 315 census records available for the last name Virrill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Virrill 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Virrill. 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 12 military records available for the last name Virrill. For the veterans among your Virrill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Virrill lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Virrill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Virrill in 1970 was 80, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Virrill

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Virrill 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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