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Birie Family History

Birie 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: Birke, Borie, Birge, Ririe, Barie, Birnie, Pirie, Barre, Marie, Boris

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Where is the Birie family from?

You can see how Birie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Birie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Birie family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Birie's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Birie families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Birie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Birie. 100% of Birie women worked as a Private Means.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%

What Birie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Birie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birie 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Birie. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Birie. For the veterans among your Birie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birie lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2003, in the United States, Birie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Birie in 1996 was 72, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Birie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birie ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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