This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Beirce family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Beirce Family History

Beirce 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: Beirne, Bearce, Peirce, Bence, Berke, Brice, Birch, Berge, Birke

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Beirce family from?

You can see how Beirce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beirce family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Beirce families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Beirce families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Beirce's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Beirce families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beirce surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Beirce family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Beirce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beirce census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Beirce

Passenger Lists

There are 6 immigration records available for the last name Beirce. 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.

View all Beirce immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 23 military records available for the last name Beirce. For the veterans among your Beirce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Beirce military records

You've only scratched the surface of Beirce family history

Discover More

What is the average Beirce lifespan?

Average Beirce life expectancy in 1984 was 20 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beirce

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beirce 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Beirce family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial