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Birth Name Meaning

German: variant of Birt

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Barth, Hirth, Birt, Borth, Hirte, Birk, Wirth, Birch, Furth, Wurth

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Where is the Birth family from?

You can see how Birth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Birth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Birth family living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Birth's in USA. Kentucky and 2 other states had the highest population of Birth families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birth 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 Birth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Chopper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Birth. 31% of Birth men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Birth women worked as a Chopper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Birth were Painter and New Worker. .

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Painter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Chopper
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Birth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birth 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Birth. 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 65,000 military records available for the last name Birth. For the veterans among your Birth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birth lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Birth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Birth in 1957 was 47, and 50 in 2004.

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