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Birvis Family History

Birvis 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: Boris, Baris, Purvis, Jarvis, Irvin, Bevis, Mervis, Bareis, Borris

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Where is the Birvis family from?

You can see how Birvis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birvis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Birvis families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Birvis family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Birvis's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Birvis families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birvis 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 5 census records available for the last name Birvis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birvis 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 Birvis. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Birvis. For the veterans among your Birvis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birvis lifespan?

Average Birvis life expectancy in 1998 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birvis 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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