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Birnstiel Family History

Birnstiel 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: Borstel, Birnie, Winstel, Bernstein, Bruster, Bartel, Distel, Briel

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Where is the Birnstiel family from?

You can see how Birnstiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birnstiel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Birnstiel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Birnstiel families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Birnstiel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Birnstiel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birnstiel 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 Birnstiel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Birnstiel. 50% of Birnstiel men worked as a Janitor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Janitor
    50%
  • Furniture Finisher
    50%

What Birnstiel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Birnstiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birnstiel 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Birnstiel. 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 126 military records available for the last name Birnstiel. For the veterans among your Birnstiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birnstiel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Birnstiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Birnstiel in 1962 was 64, and 86 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birnstiel 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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