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Burrill Name Meaning

English (Yorkshire and Lincolnshire): variant of Burrell .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Murrill, Turrill, Harrill, Borrell, Morrill, Burell, Burchill

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Where is the Burrill family from?

You can see how Burrill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burrill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burrill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 30 Burrill families living in Ontario. This was about 38% of all the recorded Burrill's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Burrill families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burrill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Burrill ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Burrill. 70% of Burrill men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Burrill women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burrill were Labourer and Teacher. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Farmers Son
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    6%
  • Labourer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    67%
  • Teacher
    34%
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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Burrill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burrill 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Burrill. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Burrill. For the veterans among your Burrill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burrill lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Burrill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Burrill in 1942 was 48, and 71 in 2004.

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