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Birrane Family History

Birrane Surname Meaning

from Ó Bioráin ‘descendant of Biorán’ a diminutive of bior ‘stake spit spear’. A variant of Ó Bearáin see Barron.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Birrane family from?

You can see how Birrane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birrane family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Birrane families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Birrane family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Birrane's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Birrane families in 1901.
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What did your Birrane ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Birrane. 100% of Birrane women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 771 census records available for the last name Birrane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birrane 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Birrane. 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 33 military records available for the last name Birrane. For the veterans among your Birrane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birrane lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Birrane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Birrane in 1964 was 65, and 69 in 2001.

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