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Birl Family History

Birl 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: Bird, Bill, Biel, Birr, Birk, Biro, Berl, Birt, Bierl, Bihl

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Where is the Birl family from?

You can see how Birl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birl family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Birl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Birl families living in New Brunswick. This was about 39% of all the recorded Birl's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Birl families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birl 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 Birl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Birl. 67% of Birl men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Birl women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    67%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Polisher
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Birl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Birl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birl 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Birl. 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 241 military records available for the last name Birl. For the veterans among your Birl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birl lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Birl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Birl in 1964 was 77, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Birl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birl 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.

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