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Birghton Family History

Birghton 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: Boughton, Brighton, Dighton, Houghton, Burston, Haughton, Roughton

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Where is the Birghton family from?

You can see how Birghton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birghton family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Birghton families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there was 1 Birghton family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Birghton's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Birghton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birghton 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 10 census records available for the last name Birghton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birghton 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Birghton. 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 1 military records available for the last name Birghton. For the veterans among your Birghton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birghton lifespan?

Average Birghton life expectancy in 2001 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birghton 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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