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Birely Family History

Birely Surname Meaning

Variant of Bierly a surname of German origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Birely family from?

You can see how Birely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birely family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Birely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Birely families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Birely's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Birely families in 1911.
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What did your Birely ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Birely. 23% of Birely men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Birely women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Birely were Painter and Stenographer.

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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
    23%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Painter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Student Nurse
    14%
  • Machine Operator
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%

What Birely family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Birely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birely 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Birely. 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 392 military records available for the last name Birely. For the veterans among your Birely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birely lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Birely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Birely in 1953 was 39, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birely 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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