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Birsner Family History

Birsner 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: Birner, Birkner, Kirsner, Berner, Bircher, Borner, Beisner, Biener

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Where is the Birsner family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Birsner. 60% of Birsner men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Birsner women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Birsner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 383 census records available for the last name Birsner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birsner 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Birsner. 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 77 military records available for the last name Birsner. For the veterans among your Birsner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birsner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Birsner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Birsner in 1963 was 64, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Birsner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birsner 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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