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Birx Family History

Birx 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: Bird, Birr, Birk, Biro, Birt, Bir, Bard, Barr, Bury, Bara

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Where is the Birx family from?

You can see how Birx families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birx family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Birx families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Birx families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Birx's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Birx families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birx surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Birx ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Birx. 100% of Birx men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Birx family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 445 census records available for the last name Birx. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birx 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Birx. 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 170 military records available for the last name Birx. For the veterans among your Birx ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birx lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Birx life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Birx in 1964 was 71, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Birx

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birx 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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