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Birts Family History

Birts Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of Burts which can be of German or English origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Birts family from?

You can see how Birts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birts family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Birts families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Birts families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Birts's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Birts families in 1891.
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What did your Birts ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Birts. 60% of Birts women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Private Means
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Birts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birts 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Birts. 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 205 military records available for the last name Birts. For the veterans among your Birts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birts lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Birts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Birts in 1943 was 39, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birts 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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