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Burzell Family History

Burzell 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, Bursell, Burwell, Buzzell, Burnell, Burell, Burdell, Purcell

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Where is the Burzell family from?

You can see how Burzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burzell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burzell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Burzell family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Burzell's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Burzell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burzell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Burzell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burzell. 25% of Burzell men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Burzell women worked as a Clerk. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Optometrist
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Burzell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Burzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burzell 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Burzell. 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 67 military records available for the last name Burzell. For the veterans among your Burzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burzell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Burzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Burzell in 1963 was 65, and 79 in 2001.

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