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Burriel Family History

Burriel 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: Burrier, Burruel, Burrill, Briel, Burrell, Currie, Muriel, Burritt

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Where is the Burriel family from?

You can see how Burriel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burriel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Burriel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 10 Burriel families living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Burriel's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Burriel families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burriel 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 Burriel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burriel. 67% of Burriel 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
    67%
  • New Worker
    34%

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Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Burriel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burriel 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Burriel. 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 41 military records available for the last name Burriel. For the veterans among your Burriel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burriel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Burriel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Burriel in 1968 was 69, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burriel 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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