Burnell Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Burnell Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Burnell family

Profession Census Frequency
Female Servant 53
Agricultural Labourer 50
Independent 47
Farmer 26
Labourer 22
Ag Labourer 21
Male Servant 14
Shoe Maker 11
Agri Labourer 10
Blacksmith 8
Pupil 7
Clothier 7
Coal Miner 6
Apprentice 5
Joiner 5
Weaver 5
Dress Maker 4
Milliner 4
Tailor 4
Clerk 3
Straw Hat Maker 3
Tallow Chandler 3
Private 3
Pauper 3
Tinner 3

Burnell Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Burnell 100% 14,662
2 Barnell 86% 1,788
3 Burnall 86% 433
4 Bernal 57% 377
5 Barnall 71% 248
6 Burnel 86% 242
7 Burnill 86% 176
8 Bernell 86% 157
9 Brunell 71% 152
10 Burnal 71% 113

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The surname Burnell is the most popular version of all its varients

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