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Birne Family History

Birne 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: Borne, Byrne, Birke, Birner, Birney, Berne, Birge, Beirne, Birnie

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Where is the Birne family from?

You can see how Birne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Birne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Birne family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Birne's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Birne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birne 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 Birne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Birne. 100% of Birne 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
    100%

What Birne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Birne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birne 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 405 immigration records available for the last name Birne. 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 178 military records available for the last name Birne. For the veterans among your Birne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birne lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Birne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Birne in 1966 was 74, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Birne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birne 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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