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Birak Family History

Birak 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: Barak, Borak, Burak, Birk, Sirak, Bilak, Jirak, Bara, Bird, Bick

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Where is the Birak family from?

You can see how Birak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Birak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Birak families living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Birak's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Birak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birak 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 Birak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Birak. 50% of Birak men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Miner
    50%

What Birak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Birak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birak 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Birak. 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 17 military records available for the last name Birak. For the veterans among your Birak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birak lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Birak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Birak in 1972 was 57, and 45 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Birak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birak 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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