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Birchill Family History

Birchill Surname Meaning

see Birchall.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Birchill family from?

You can see how Birchill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birchill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Birchill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Birchill families living in Cheshire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Birchill's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Birchill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birchill 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 Birchill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gun Barrel Borer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Birchill. 100% of Birchill men worked as a Gun Barrel Borer and 100% of Birchill 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gun Barrel Borer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Birchill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Birchill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birchill 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Birchill. 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 54 military records available for the last name Birchill. For the veterans among your Birchill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birchill lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Birchill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Birchill in 1974 was 58, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birchill 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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