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Birthwhistle Family History

Birthwhistle 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: Thistle, Entwistle, Garthwaite, Brathwaite, Baptiste, Borthwick

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Where is the Birthwhistle family from?

You can see how Birthwhistle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birthwhistle family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Birthwhistle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Birthwhistle family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Birthwhistle's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Birthwhistle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birthwhistle 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 60 census records available for the last name Birthwhistle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birthwhistle 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Birthwhistle. 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 16 military records available for the last name Birthwhistle. For the veterans among your Birthwhistle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birthwhistle lifespan?

Average Birthwhistle life expectancy in 1965 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birthwhistle 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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