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Birget Family History

Birget 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: Birger, Birge, Berget, Burget, Burger, Berger, Billet, Borges, Berge

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Where is the Birget family from?

You can see how Birget families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birget family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Birget families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Birget family living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Birget's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Birget families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birget 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 59 census records available for the last name Birget. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birget 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Birget. 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 9 military records available for the last name Birget. For the veterans among your Birget ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birget lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1990, in the United States, Birget life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Birget in 1980 was 75, and 78 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birget 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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