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Birton Family History

Birton 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: Bilton, Barton, Biron, Kirton, Bitton, Burton, Girton, Berton, Borton

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Where is the Birton family from?

You can see how Birton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Birton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Birton families living in Yorkshire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Birton's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Birton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birton 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 Birton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Birton. 67% of Birton men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Birton women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Birton were Laborer and Laborer.

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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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Birton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birton 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Birton. 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 125 military records available for the last name Birton. For the veterans among your Birton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birton lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Birton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Birton in 1966 was 37, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Birton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birton 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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