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Birish Family History

Birish 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: Borish, Barish, Berish, Irish, Boris, Brush, Burich, Birch, Baris

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Where is the Birish family from?

You can see how Birish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Birish families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Birish's in USA. New York had the highest population of Birish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birish 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 Birish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Houseman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Birish. 100% of Birish men worked as a Houseman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Houseman
    100%

What Birish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Birish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birish 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Birish. 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 11 military records available for the last name Birish. For the veterans among your Birish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birish lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Birish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Birish in 1968 was 86, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Birish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birish 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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