Birrer Family History

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Birrer Name Meaning

French (Alsace): unexplained. Compare Birr. Swiss German: unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Berner, Birger, Bierer, Burger, Barber, Bigner, Birner, Bizier

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Birrer Family Origin

Where is the Birrer family from?

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You can see how Birrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birrer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Birrer families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Birrer families living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Birrer's in the UK. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Birrer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birrer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Birrer Family Occupations

What did your Birrer ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, Carpenter, Engineer In Shop and Farmer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Birrer. The most common Birrer occupation in the USA was Carpenter. 14% of Birrer's were Carpenters. A less common occupation for the Birrer family was Keeping House.

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  • Carpenter

    14%

  • Engineer In Shop

    14%

  • Farmer

    14%

  • Keeping House

    14%

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

Birrer Historical Records

What Birrer family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Birrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birrer 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 Birrer. 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 Birrer. For the veterans among your Birrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Birrer Life Expectancy

What is the average Birrer lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Birrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Birrer in 1958 was 30, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Birrer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birrer 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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