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Birnbrauer Family History

Birnbrauer 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: Borntrager, Birnbaum, Bernauer, Birner, Barngrover, Brauer, Spanbauer

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Where is the Birnbrauer family from?

You can see how Birnbrauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birnbrauer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Birnbrauer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Birnbrauer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Birnbrauer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birnbrauer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Birnbrauer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Birnbrauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birnbrauer 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Birnbrauer. 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 37 military records available for the last name Birnbrauer. For the veterans among your Birnbrauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birnbrauer lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Birnbrauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Birnbrauer in 1973 was 67, and 94 in 2001.

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