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Birttnen Family History

Birttnen 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: Wirtanen, Bittner, Botten, Bratten, Broten, Bitter, Buettner, Kitten

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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Birttnen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birttnen 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Birttnen. 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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There are 72 military records available for the last name Birttnen. For the veterans among your Birttnen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birttnen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1987, in the United States, Birttnen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Birttnen in 1973 was 53, and 67 in 1987.

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