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Birtner Family History

Birtner 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, Bortner, Burtner, Bitner, Bittner, Berner, Bitter

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Where is the Birtner family from?

You can see how Birtner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birtner family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Birtner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Birtner family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Birtner's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Birtner families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birtner 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 70 census records available for the last name Birtner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birtner 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Birtner. 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 17 military records available for the last name Birtner. For the veterans among your Birtner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birtner lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1996, in the United States, Birtner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Birtner in 1990 was 78, and 90 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birtner 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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