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Birse Family History

Birse Surname Meaning

from Birse (Aberdeens).

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


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Where is the Birse family from?

You can see how Birse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Birse families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 5 Birse families living in Quebec. This was about 56% of all the recorded Birse's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Birse families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Birse ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Birse. 38% of Birse men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Menuisier
    25%

What Birse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Birse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birse 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Birse. 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 491 military records available for the last name Birse. For the veterans among your Birse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birse lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Birse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Birse in 1954 was 42, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Birse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birse 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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