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Bireley Family History

Bireley Surname Meaning

English: variant of Byerly. Variant of Bierley a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Bireley family from?

You can see how Bireley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bireley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bireley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Bireley families living in Lancashire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Bireley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bireley families in 1891.
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What did your Bireley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bireley. 55% of Bireley men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bireley women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Painter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Bireley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bireley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bireley 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Bireley. 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 351 military records available for the last name Bireley. For the veterans among your Bireley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bireley lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Bireley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bireley in 1960 was 61, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bireley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bireley 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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