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Birten Family History

Birten 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: Girten, Biren, Birden, Barten, Burden, Garten, Botten, Bien, Bartel

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Where is the Birten family from?

You can see how Birten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birten family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Birten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Birten families living in Georgia. This was about 30% of all the recorded Birten's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Birten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birten 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 112 census records available for the last name Birten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birten 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Birten. 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 5 military records available for the last name Birten. For the veterans among your Birten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birten lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Birten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Birten in 1966 was 68, and 53 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birten 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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