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Birtt Family History

Birtt 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: Birt, Burtt, Birth, Butt, Batt, Brett, Bird, Bott, Bratt, Borst

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Where is the Birtt family from?

You can see how Birtt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birtt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Birtt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Birtt families living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Birtt's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Birtt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birtt 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 248 census records available for the last name Birtt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birtt 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Birtt. 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 12 military records available for the last name Birtt. For the veterans among your Birtt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birtt lifespan?

Average Birtt life expectancy in 1983 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birtt 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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