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Origins of the Birchall surname

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Where do most Birchalls live?

In 1921, most Birchalls lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Birchalls

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 31,700 records for the Birchall surname. The oldest one dates back to 1581.

Who were Birchalls most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Birchall first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Birchalls

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Birchalls in 1921
Cotton Weaver

165

Dressmaker

73

Domestic Servant

69

Laundress

63

Housekeeper

62

Common Male occupations for Birchalls in 1921
Coal Miner

228

Farmer

159

Coal Miner Hewer

158

Carter

126

General Labourer

123

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