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Bir Name Meaning

Indian (Panjab): Hindu (Khatri) and Sikh name meaning ‘brother’, ‘hero’ (from Sanskrit vira ‘brave’, ‘heroic’).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Bird, Bier, Mir, Birk, Birt, Ber, Bi, Bar, Birr, Biro

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Bir Family Origin

Where is the Bir family from?

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You can see how Bir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bir family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bir families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Bir families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Bir's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Bir families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bir surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Bir Family Occupations

What did your Bir ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, Blacksmith and Grocer were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Bir. The most common Bir occupation in the USA was Blacksmith. 50% of Bir's were Blacksmiths.

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  • Blacksmith

    50%

  • Grocer

    50%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bir ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Bir Historical Records

What Bir family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bir census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Bir. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Bir. For the veterans among your Bir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Bir Life Expectancy

What is the average Bir lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Bir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bir in 1961 was 52, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bir

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bir 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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