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Birtwell Family History

Birtwell Surname Meaning

variant of Birtwistle.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Birtwell family from?

You can see how Birtwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birtwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Birtwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 228 Birtwell families living in Lancashire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Birtwell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Birtwell families in 1891.
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What did your Birtwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Birtwell. 20% of Birtwell men worked as a Retired and 59% of Birtwell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Birtwell were Dairy Farmer and Domestic Duties Unpaid.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Retired
    20%
  • Incapacitated
    20%
  • Cotton Weaver
    20%
  • Dairy Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    59%
  • Cotton Weaver
    13%
  • Private Means
    9%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    5%

What Birtwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Birtwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birtwell 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 517 immigration records available for the last name Birtwell. 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 451 military records available for the last name Birtwell. For the veterans among your Birtwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birtwell lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Birtwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Birtwell in 1960 was 57, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birtwell 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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