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Birnett Family History

Birnett 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: Barnett, Birkett, Burnett, Bernett, Bisnett, Brett, Barrett, Burkett

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Where is the Birnett family from?

You can see how Birnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birnett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Birnett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Birnett families living in Indiana. This was about 71% of all the recorded Birnett's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Birnett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birnett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Birnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birnett 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Birnett. 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 9 military records available for the last name Birnett. For the veterans among your Birnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birnett lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birnett 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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