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Birmley Family History

Birmley 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: Bireley, Barley, Berley, Kirkley, Bromley, Bickley, Burley, Braley

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Where is the Birmley family from?

You can see how Birmley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birmley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Birmley family living in Nebraska. This was about 33% of all the recorded Birmley's in USA. Nebraska and 2 other states had the highest population of Birmley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birmley 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 88 census records available for the last name Birmley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birmley 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Birmley. 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 16 military records available for the last name Birmley. For the veterans among your Birmley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birmley lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Birmley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Birmley in 1969 was 58, and 82 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Birmley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birmley 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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