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Birlay Family History

Birlay 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: Barley, Barlas, Berley, Bierly, Burley, Billy, Bilal, Birky, Birney

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Where is the Birlay family from?

You can see how Birlay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birlay family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Birlay families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Birlay families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Birlay's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Birlay families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Birlay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birlay 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Birlay. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Birlay. For the veterans among your Birlay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birlay lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Birlay

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