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It is most commonly found in the North-West of England , particularly Lancashire . The highest proportion of bearers can be found in Wigan , Lancashire. The first recorded bearer was John de Birchall de Birtles in 1401 . The surname is less commonly found in other areas of the former British Empire , including Canada and the United States . There was only one migrant to Australia a convicted criminal, James Stanley Birchall,a Protestant who came from Chorley in Lancashire. On 10 April , 1851 he was sent to Norfolk Island for committing Forgery . Coventry City F.C. Footballer Christopher Birchall is probably the most famous bearer in the popular press, with author Ian Birchall also well-known in some circles. Air Commodore Leonard Birchall of Canada received numerous decorations for his service in the Second World War. |
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