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Birnbaun Family History

Birnbaun 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: Birnbaum, Birnbach, Birenbaum, Bernbaum, Braun, Kienbaum, Birman

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Where is the Birnbaun family from?

You can see how Birnbaun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birnbaun family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Birnbaun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Birnbaun families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 58% of all the recorded Birnbaun's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Birnbaun families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birnbaun surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Birnbaun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Birnbaun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birnbaun 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Birnbaun. 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 19 military records available for the last name Birnbaun. For the veterans among your Birnbaun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birnbaun lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1992, in the United States, Birnbaun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Birnbaun in 1980 was 86, and 83 in 1992.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birnbaun 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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