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Burgell Family History

Burgell 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: Burrell, Bursell, Burwell, Burnell, Burell, Burdell, Burger, Burgess

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Where is the Burgell family from?

You can see how Burgell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burgell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Burgell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Burgell families living in Norfolk. This was about 43% of all the recorded Burgell's in United Kingdom. Norfolk and 1 other county had the highest population of Burgell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burgell 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 Burgell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Company Director and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Burgell. 100% of Burgell men worked as a Company Director and 100% of Burgell 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

  • Company Director
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Burgell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 613 census records available for the last name Burgell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burgell 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Burgell. 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 43 military records available for the last name Burgell. For the veterans among your Burgell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burgell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Burgell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Burgell in 1963 was 90, and 22 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burgell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burgell 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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