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Birtall Family History

Birtall 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: Bortell, Birdsall, Birchall, Bartell, Barrall, Birrell, Brill, Ball

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Where is the Birtall family from?

You can see how Birtall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birtall family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Birtall families living in Westmorland. This was 100% of all the recorded Birtall's in United Kingdom. Westmorland had the highest population of Birtall families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Birtall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birtall 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Birtall. 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 10 military records available for the last name Birtall. For the veterans among your Birtall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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