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Birminham Family History

Birminham 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, Burnham, Billingham, Branham, Burlingham

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Where is the Birminham family from?

You can see how Birminham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birminham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Birminham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Birminham families living in Buckinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Birminham's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Birminham families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Birminham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birminham 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Birminham. 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 10 military records available for the last name Birminham. For the veterans among your Birminham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birminham lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Birminham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Birminham in 1978 was 58, and 87 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birminham 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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