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Birss Family History

Birss Surname Meaning

see Birse.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Birss family from?

You can see how Birss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Birss families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 12 Birss families living in Manitoba. This was about 80% of all the recorded Birss's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Birss families in 1911.
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What did your Birss ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Birss. 84% of Birss men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Birss women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    84%
  • Farming
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Birss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birss 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 552 immigration records available for the last name Birss. 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 207 military records available for the last name Birss. For the veterans among your Birss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birss lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Birss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Birss in 1974 was 76, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birss 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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