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Birens Family History

Birens 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: Bires, Bivens, Biren, Berens, Birns, Bien, Brent, Buren, Burns, Bines

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Where is the Birens family from?

You can see how Birens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Birens families living in Alabama. This was about 67% of all the recorded Birens's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Birens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birens 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 Birens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Birens. 50% of Birens 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Birens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birens 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Birens. 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 21 military records available for the last name Birens. For the veterans among your Birens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birens lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birens 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Birens

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