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Birn Family History

Birn Surname Meaning

see Birne.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Birn family from?

You can see how Birn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Birn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Birn families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Birn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Birn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Birn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Birn. 50% of Birn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Private Means
    50%

What Birn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Birn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birn 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Birn. 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 473 military records available for the last name Birn. For the veterans among your Birn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Birn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Birn in 1963 was 72, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Birn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birn 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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