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Birchell Family History

Birchell Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Birchall.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Birchell family from?

You can see how Birchell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birchell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Birchell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 61 Birchell families living in Lancashire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Birchell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Birchell families in 1891.
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What did your Birchell ancestors do for a living?

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

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Birchell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birchell 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 391 immigration records available for the last name Birchell. 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 448 military records available for the last name Birchell. For the veterans among your Birchell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birchell lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Birchell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Birchell in 1941 was 59, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Birchell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birchell 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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