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Birzer Family History

Birzer 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: Birner, Birger, Bitzer, Birrer, Berner, Burger, Bicker, Berger

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Where is the Birzer family from?

You can see how Birzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Birzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Birzer families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Birzer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Birzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birzer 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 Birzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Birzer. 42% of Birzer men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Farm Hand
    30%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Labor
    12%

What Birzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 987 census records available for the last name Birzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birzer 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Birzer. 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 629 military records available for the last name Birzer. For the veterans among your Birzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birzer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Birzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Birzer in 1964 was 65, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Birzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birzer 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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