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Berrall Family History

Berrall 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: Barrall, Ferrall, Burrell, Berwald, Barrell, Beardall, Morrall

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Where is the Berrall family from?

You can see how Berrall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berrall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Berrall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Berrall families living in Surrey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Berrall's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Berrall families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 342 census records available for the last name Berrall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berrall 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Berrall. 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 22 military records available for the last name Berrall. For the veterans among your Berrall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berrall lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2000, in the United States, Berrall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Berrall in 1987 was 84, and 91 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berrall 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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