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Birthey Family History

Birthey 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: Bircher, Barthe, Bartley, Birdsey, Birney, Northey, Bither, Withey

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Where is the Birthey family from?

You can see how Birthey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birthey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Birthey families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Birthey family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Birthey's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Birthey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birthey 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 7 census records available for the last name Birthey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birthey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Birthey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Birthey. For the veterans among your Birthey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birthey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birthey 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Birthey

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