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Barell Family History

Barell 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: Barrell, Barela, Burell, Barkell, Bartell, Barella, Barnell, Bardell

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Where is the Barell family from?

You can see how Barell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Barell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Barell families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Barell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Barell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barell 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 Barell ancestors do for a living?

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

Census Records

There are 991 census records available for the last name Barell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barell 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Barell. 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 94 military records available for the last name Barell. For the veterans among your Barell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barell lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Barell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Barell in 1955 was 57, and 61 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barell 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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