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Bermingham Family History

Bermingham Surname Meaning

Irish (of English origin): variant of Birmingham. This form of the surname is found mainly in Ireland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bermingham family from?

You can see how Bermingham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bermingham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bermingham families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 133 Bermingham families living in Lancashire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Bermingham's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bermingham families in 1891.
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What did your Bermingham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bermingham. 60% of Bermingham men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Bermingham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bermingham were Builders Labourer and Teacher.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Builders Labourer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Waitress
    4%
  • Teacher
    4%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Bermingham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bermingham 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Bermingham. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bermingham. For the veterans among your Bermingham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bermingham lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bermingham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bermingham in 1963 was 64, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bermingham 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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