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Birzele Family History

Birzele 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: Barzee, Birkel, Birkle, Bireley, Hirzel, Bizzell, Birrell, Biele

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Where is the Birzele family from?

You can see how Birzele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birzele family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Birzele families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 9 Birzele families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Birzele's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Birzele families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birzele 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 85 census records available for the last name Birzele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birzele 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Birzele. 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 261 military records available for the last name Birzele. For the veterans among your Birzele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birzele lifespan?

Average Birzele life expectancy in 1988 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birzele 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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