This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Birla family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Birla Family History

Birla 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: Biela, Bila, Bara, Bird, Villa, Barca, Vila, Mira, Bora, Bill

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Birla family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Family Insights Distribution Map
Sorry, we couldn't find geographic distribution information for Birla.

Search for another surname

Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Birla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Birla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birla census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Birla

Passenger Lists

There are 117 immigration records available for the last name Birla. 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.

View all Birla immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Birla. For the veterans among your Birla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Birla military records

You've only scratched the surface of Birla family history

Discover More

What is the average Birla lifespan?

Average Birla life expectancy in 1979 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Birla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birla 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Birla family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial