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Birminghan Family History

Birminghan 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: Birmingham, Bermingham, Billingham, Burlingham, Burningham, Bringman

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Where is the Birminghan family from?

You can see how Birminghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birminghan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Birminghan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Birminghan families living in New York. This was about 47% of all the recorded Birminghan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Birminghan families in 1880.
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What did your Birminghan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Birminghan. 100% of Birminghan men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Birminghan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Birminghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birminghan 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Birminghan. 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 476 military records available for the last name Birminghan. For the veterans among your Birminghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birminghan lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1993, in the United States, Birminghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Birminghan in 1985 was 85, and 90 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Birminghan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birminghan 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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