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Beirn Family History

Beirn 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: Bein, Bern, Keirn, Beirne, Bean, Bain, Bear, Hearn, Beer, Berry

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Where is the Beirn family from?

You can see how Beirn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beirn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Beirn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Beirn families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Beirn's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Beirn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beirn 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 Beirn ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Beirn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 423 census records available for the last name Beirn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beirn 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Beirn. 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 93 military records available for the last name Beirn. For the veterans among your Beirn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beirn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Beirn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Beirn in 1963 was 77, and 84 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beirn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beirn 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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