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Birry Family History

Birry 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: Berry, Barry, Birr, Birky, Burry, Biery, Barre, Barr, Bury, Bird

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Where is the Birry family from?

You can see how Birry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birry family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Birry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Birry family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Birry's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Birry families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Birry ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Chauffeur
    100%
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Census Records

There are 381 census records available for the last name Birry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birry 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Birry. 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 57 military records available for the last name Birry. For the veterans among your Birry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birry lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1988, in the United States, Birry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Birry in 1971 was 87, and 96 in 1988.

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