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Birze Family History

Birze 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: Birke, Birge, Barre, Bird, Berke, Borne, Birch, Brue, Barbe, Berge

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Where is the Birze family from?

You can see how Birze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birze family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Birze families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Birze family living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Birze's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Birze families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birze 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 68 census records available for the last name Birze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birze 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Birze. 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 military records available for the last name Birze. For the veterans among your Birze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birze lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Birze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Birze in 1978 was 92, and 80 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birze 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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