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Birchael Family History

Birchael 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: Birchall, Michael, Bircher, Bichsel, Birchem, Birchard, Bischel

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Where is the Birchael family from?

You can see how Birchael families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birchael family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Birchael families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Birchael's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Birchael families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Birchael. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birchael 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Birchael. 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 Birchael. For the veterans among your Birchael ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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