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Bir Name Meaning

Indian (Punjab): Khatri and Sikh name meaning ‘brother’ or ‘hero’ from Sanskrit vīra ‘brave heroic’.

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


Similar surnames: Bird, Bier, Mir, Birk, Birt, Ber, Bi, Bar, Birr, Biro

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Where is the Bir family from?

You can see how Bir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bir family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bir families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Bir families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Bir's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Bir families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bir surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bir ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bir. 45% of Bir men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Bir women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bir were Painter and Clerk. .

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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
    45%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Partner
    15%
  • Painter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bir 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 445 immigration records available for the last name Bir. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Bir. For the veterans among your Bir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bir lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Bir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bir in 1961 was 52, and 86 in 2004.

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