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Origins of the Beirne surname

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Where do most Beirnes live?

In 1921, most Beirnes lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Beirnes

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,210 records for the Beirne surname. The oldest one dates back to 1860.

Who were Beirnes most likely to marry?

O Beirnes

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Kellys

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Beirnes.

What are the most common Beirne first names?

  • John
  • Patrick
  • Mary
  • Bridget

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Beirne family members

Common jobs for Beirnes

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Beirnes in 1921
Private Means

10

Tailoress

6

Coastermonger

4

Dressmaker

4

Hospital Nurse

4

Common Male occupations for Beirnes in 1921
General Labourer

9

Agent

7

Foremen

4

Police Constable

4

Postman

4

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