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Burrells Family History

Burrells Surname Meaning

variant of Burrell with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Burrells family from?

You can see how Burrells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burrells family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Burrells families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 62 Burrells families living in Essex. This was about 61% of all the recorded Burrells's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Burrells families in 1891.
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What did your Burrells ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Burrells. 34% of Burrells men worked as a General Labourer and 95% of Burrells women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burrells were Labourer Public Works and Unpd 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

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Bricklayer
    34%
  • Labourer Public Works
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Unpd Domestic Duties
    6%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Burrells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burrells 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Burrells. 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 133 military records available for the last name Burrells. For the veterans among your Burrells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burrells lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Burrells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Burrells in 1965 was 60, and 94 in 2003.

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