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Beirow Family History

Beirow Name 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: Barrow, Brow, Bellow, Biron, Bero, Biro, Below, Gerow, Bairos, Merrow

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Where is the Beirow family from?

You can see how Beirow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beirow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Beirow families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Beirow's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Beirow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beirow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beirow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beirow. 100% of Beirow 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Beirow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beirow 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Beirow. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 52 military records available for the last name Beirow. For the veterans among your Beirow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beirow lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Beirow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Beirow in 1968 was 85, and 67 in 2003.

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