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Birzell Family History

Birzell 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: Bizzell, Birrell, Bissell, Burrell, Birdwell, Bursell, Barrell

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Where is the Birzell family from?

You can see how Birzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birzell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Birzell families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Birzell families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Birzell's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Birzell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birzell 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 22 census records available for the last name Birzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birzell 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 Birzell. 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 6 military records available for the last name Birzell. For the veterans among your Birzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birzell lifespan?

Average Birzell life expectancy in 1992 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birzell 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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