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Buriell Family History

Buriell 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, Brill, Briel

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Where is the Buriell family from?

You can see how Buriell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buriell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Buriell families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 4 Buriell families living in Maine. This was about 40% of all the recorded Buriell's in USA. Maine and 1 other state had the highest population of Buriell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buriell 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 Buriell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Buriell. 100% of Buriell women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Buriell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Buriell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buriell 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Buriell. 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 8 military records available for the last name Buriell. For the veterans among your Buriell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buriell lifespan?

Average Buriell life expectancy in 1977 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buriell 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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