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Bira Family History

Bira 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: Bara, Bird, Mira, Bora, Bera, Cira, Bina, Birr, Birk, Biro

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Where is the Bira family from?

You can see how Bira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bira family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bira families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Bira families living in Somerset. This was about 45% of all the recorded Bira's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Bira families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bira 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 Bira ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bira. 100% of Bira 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 Bira family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 565 census records available for the last name Bira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bira 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Bira. 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 69 military records available for the last name Bira. For the veterans among your Bira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bira lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bira in 1966 was 65, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bira

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bira 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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