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Biret Family History

Biret 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: Birt, Bires, Biren, Borel, Brett, Bird, Billet, Bien, Brent, Borst

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Where is the Biret family from?

You can see how Biret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biret family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Biret families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Biret families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Biret's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Biret families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biret 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 239 census records available for the last name Biret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biret 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Biret. 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 10 military records available for the last name Biret. For the veterans among your Biret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biret lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Biret life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Biret in 1966 was 85, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biret 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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