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Birsa Family History

Birsa 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: Jirsa, Borsa, Bara, Basa, Bird, Barca, Mira, Bora, Biss, Borst

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Where is the Birsa family from?

You can see how Birsa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birsa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Birsa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Birsa families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Birsa's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Birsa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birsa 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 Birsa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Birsa. 100% of Birsa men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Birsa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Birsa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birsa 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Birsa. 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 118 military records available for the last name Birsa. For the veterans among your Birsa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birsa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Birsa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Birsa in 1963 was 69, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Birsa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birsa 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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