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Brichnell Family History

Brichnell 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: Bicknell, Brickell, Tichnell, Bracknell, Britnell, Bridwell

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Where is the Brichnell family from?

You can see how Brichnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brichnell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Brichnell families living in Hampshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Brichnell's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Brichnell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Brichnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brichnell 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Brichnell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

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

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