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Birrill Family History

Birrill 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: Burrill, Birrell, Brill, Burrell, Barrell, Merrill, Perrill, Parrill

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Where is the Birrill family from?

You can see how Birrill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birrill family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Birrill families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there were 7 Birrill families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Birrill's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Birrill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birrill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Birrill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birrill 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Birrill. 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 17 military records available for the last name Birrill. For the veterans among your Birrill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birrill lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birrill 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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