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Birrell Family Origin

Where is the Birrell family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Birrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birrell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Birrell families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Birrell family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Birrell's in the USA. Michigan had the highest population of Birrell families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birrell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Birrell Family Occupations

    What did your Birrell ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, Bootmaker, Butcher and City Auditor were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Birrell. A less common occupation for the Birrell family was Cutting Shoe Soles. The most common Birrell occupation in the USA was Bootmaker. 7% of Birrell's were Bootmakers.

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    • Bootmaker

      7%

    • Butcher

      7%

    • City Auditor

      7%

    • Cutting Shoe Soles

      7%

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

    Birrell Historical Records

    What Birrell family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Birrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birrell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

    Search 1940's US census records for Birrell

    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Birrell. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Birrell. For the veterans among your Birrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Birrell Life Expectancy

    What is the average Birrell lifespan?

    Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Birrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Birrell in 1955 was 69, and 89 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Birrell

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birrell 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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