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Burrelle Family History

Burrelle 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, Barrell, Hurrell, Burwell, Borrello, Surrell

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Where is the Burrelle family from?

You can see how Burrelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burrelle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Burrelle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Burrelle families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Burrelle's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Burrelle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burrelle 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 Burrelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burrelle. 60% of Burrelle men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Burrelle women worked as a Secretary.

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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
    60%
  • Huckster
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Burrelle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 299 census records available for the last name Burrelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burrelle 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Burrelle. 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 38 military records available for the last name Burrelle. For the veterans among your Burrelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burrelle lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Burrelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Burrelle in 1968 was 73, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burrelle 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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