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Birles Family History

Birles 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: Biles, Bires, Sirles, Birkes, Miles, Barnes, Giles, Barley, Billet

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Where is the Birles family from?

You can see how Birles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birles family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Birles families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Birles family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Birles's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Birles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birles 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 70 census records available for the last name Birles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birles 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Birles. 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 4 military records available for the last name Birles. For the veterans among your Birles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birles 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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