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Birr Family History

Birr Surname Meaning

German: from a short form of the personal name Pirmin, the name of an 8th-century Christian saint, a bishop who founded several monasteries in southern Germany.

Alternatively, it may originate from an altered form of the French personal name Pierre (see Peter).

It can also be considered a nickname or metonymic occupational name.

This comes from Middle High German bir meaning ‘pear’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Birr family from?

You can see how Birr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birr family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Birr families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Birr families living in Devon. This was about 46% of all the recorded Birr's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Birr families in 1891.
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What did your Birr ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Birr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birr 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 666 immigration records available for the last name Birr. 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 925 military records available for the last name Birr. For the veterans among your Birr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birr lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Birr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Birr in 1943 was 30, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birr 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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