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Beriell Family History

Beriell 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: Brill, Briel, Burrell, Bursell, Kernell, Barrell, Bortell, Burwell

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Where is the Beriell family from?

You can see how Beriell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beriell family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Beriell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Beriell family living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Beriell's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Beriell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Beriell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beriell 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Beriell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Beriell. For the veterans among your Beriell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beriell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beriell 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beriell

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