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Burill Family History

Burill 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: Brill, Burell, Burrill, Grill, Burich, Bill, Bull, Briel, Burrell

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Where is the Burill family from?

You can see how Burill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Burill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Burill families living in Derbyshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Burill's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Burill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burill 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 Burill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burill. 50% of Burill men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Burill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 613 census records available for the last name Burill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burill 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Burill. 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 102 military records available for the last name Burill. For the veterans among your Burill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burill lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Burill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Burill in 1965 was 82, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burill 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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