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Birnie Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Birney .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Binnie, Finnie, Pirie, Pirnie, Kinnie, Winnie, Birney, Horne, Harvie

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Where is the Birnie family from?

You can see how Birnie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birnie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Birnie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 19 Birnie families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Birnie's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Birnie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birnie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Birnie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Birnie. 81% of Birnie men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    81%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Cooke
    10%
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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Birnie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birnie 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Birnie. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Birnie. For the veterans among your Birnie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birnie lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Birnie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Birnie in 1945 was 56, and 86 in 2004.

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