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Beirs Family History

Beirs 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: Beers, Bears, Beins, Veirs, Reis, Bear, Beer, Berry, Bird, Beard

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Where is the Beirs family from?

You can see how Beirs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beirs family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Beirs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Beirs families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Beirs's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Beirs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beirs 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 514 census records available for the last name Beirs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beirs 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Beirs. 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 87 military records available for the last name Beirs. For the veterans among your Beirs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beirs lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Beirs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Beirs in 1963 was 73, and 89 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beirs 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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