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Birrer Family History

Birrer Name Meaning

Swiss German: habitational name for someone from Birr a place in Aargau. This surname is also found in France (Alsace).

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


Similar surnames: Berner, Birger, Bierer, Burger, Barber, Bigner, Birner, Bizier

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Where is the Birrer family from?

You can see how Birrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birrer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Birrer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Birrer families living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Birrer's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Birrer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birrer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Birrer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Birrer. 23% of Birrer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Birrer women worked as a Nurse. .

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Birrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birrer 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Birrer. 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 446 military records available for the last name Birrer. For the veterans among your Birrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birrer lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Birrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Birrer in 1958 was 30, and 71 in 2003.

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