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Birmer Family History

Birmer 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: Birner, Birger, Birrer, Berner, Burger, Bicker, Berger, Farmer

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Where is the Birmer family from?

You can see how Birmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birmer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Birmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Birmer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Birmer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Birmer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birmer 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 138 census records available for the last name Birmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birmer 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Birmer. 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 22 military records available for the last name Birmer. For the veterans among your Birmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birmer lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Birmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Birmer in 1977 was 31, and 45 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birmer 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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