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Birlant Family History

Birlant 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: Berland, Borland, Burland, Briant, Birman, Virant, Brillant, Brant

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Where is the Birlant family from?

You can see how Birlant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birlant family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Birlant families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Birlant family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Birlant's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Birlant families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birlant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Birlant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birlant 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Birlant. 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 37 military records available for the last name Birlant. For the veterans among your Birlant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birlant lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1975, in the United States, Birlant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Birlant in 1971 was 80, and 73 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birlant 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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