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Birnley Family History

Birnley 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: Burnley, Birney, Bireley, Barley, Berley, Kirkley, Binney, Burney

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Where is the Birnley family from?

You can see how Birnley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birnley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Birnley family living in Georgia. This was about 20% of all the recorded Birnley's in USA. Georgia and 4 other states had the highest population of Birnley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birnley 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 86 census records available for the last name Birnley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birnley 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Birnley. 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 26 military records available for the last name Birnley. For the veterans among your Birnley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birnley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Birnley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Birnley in 1962 was 79, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Birnley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birnley 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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