Bir Surname Meaning & Bir Family History at Ancestry.co.uk®

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Where is the Bir family from?

You can see how Bir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bir family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bir families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Bir families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bir's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Bir families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bir 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Bir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bir 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 445 immigration records available for the last name Bir. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Bir. For the veterans among your Bir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bir lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Bir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bir in 1961 was 52, and 86 in 2004.

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