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Yirrell Family History

Yirrell 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: Tirrell, Birrell, Burrell, Gorrell, Orrell, Tyrrell, Barrell, Hurrell

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Where is the Yirrell family from?

You can see how Yirrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yirrell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Yirrell families living in Buckinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yirrell's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Yirrell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yirrell 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 Yirrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Decorator and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Yirrell. 100% of Yirrell men worked as a House Decorator and 100% of Yirrell women worked as an Unpaid 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

  • House Decorator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Yirrell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 878 census records available for the last name Yirrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yirrell 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 Yirrell. 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 79 military records available for the last name Yirrell. For the veterans among your Yirrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yirrell lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1991, in the United States, Yirrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Yirrell in 1975 was 80, and 90 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yirrell 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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