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Birst Family History

Birst 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: Borst, Hirst, Birt, Burst, First, Kirst, Berst, Bird, Brust, Best

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Where is the Birst family from?

You can see how Birst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Birst families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Birst family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Birst's in USA. New York had the highest population of Birst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birst 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 Birst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Birst. 100% of Birst men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Birst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Birst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birst 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Birst. 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 51 military records available for the last name Birst. For the veterans among your Birst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birst lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Birst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Birst in 1965 was 62, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birst 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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