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Birian Family History

Birian 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: Brian, Burian, Birman, Adrian, Bryan, Berman, Brin, Yerian, Kurian

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Where is the Birian family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birian 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 Birian ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Couturier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Birian. 100% of Birian women worked as a Couturier.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturier
    100%

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Birian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birian 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 immigration records available for the last name Birian. 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 2 military records available for the last name Birian. For the veterans among your Birian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birian lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birian 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 Birian

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