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Birthwright Family History

Birthwright 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: Cartwright, Boatwright, Arkwright, Cartright, Drumwright, Courtwright

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Where is the Birthwright family from?

You can see how Birthwright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birthwright family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Birthwright families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 4 Birthwright families living in Tennessee. This was about 67% of all the recorded Birthwright's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Birthwright families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birthwright 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 Birthwright ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Birthwright. 100% of Birthwright women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 487 census records available for the last name Birthwright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birthwright 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Birthwright. 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 70 military records available for the last name Birthwright. For the veterans among your Birthwright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birthwright lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Birthwright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Birthwright in 1970 was 85, and 71 in 2003.

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