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Birger Family History

Birger Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): nickname or artificial name from Yiddish birger or German Bürger ‘citizen’.

Swedish: from a personal name Birger ‘one who saves, protects, or helps’ from Old Norse bjarga ‘to save, to protect, to help’.

This surname is rare in Sweden.

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


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Where is the Birger family from?

You can see how Birger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Birger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Birger families living in Kent. This was about 40% of all the recorded Birger's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Birger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birger 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 Birger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Birger. 40% of Birger men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Birger women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Birger were Salesman and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Birger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Birger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birger 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Birger. 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 281 military records available for the last name Birger. For the veterans among your Birger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birger lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Birger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Birger in 1953 was 37, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birger 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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