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Bourrell Family History

Bourrell Name 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, Borrell, Bottrell, Gorrell, Orrell, Bursell, Barrell

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Where is the Bourrell family from?

You can see how Bourrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bourrell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bourrell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Bourrell family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bourrell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bourrell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bourrell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bourrell ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bourrell ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Bourrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bourrell 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Bourrell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Bourrell. For the veterans among your Bourrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bourrell lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Bourrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bourrell in 1969 was 37, and 62 in 2000.

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