Bire History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

Early Origins of the Bire family

The surname Bire was first found in Austria, where the name Barre became noted for its many branches with the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the family became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility.

Early History of the Bire family

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Bire Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Barre, Bare, Barey, Barrey, Barray, Baerre, Berre, Baere, Bere, Baerey, Berrey, Baerrey and many more.

Early Notables of the Bire family

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Bire migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Bire Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century

Pierre Bire, aged 18, who landed in Canada in 1657
Mr. Pierre Bire, French labourer travelling to Canada to work for Antoine Grignon, Pierre Gaigneur, and Jacques Massé, arriving on 3rd March 1657 1

Sources +

Debien, Gabriel. Liste Des Engagés Pour Le Canada Au XVIIe Siècle. Vol. 6, Laval University, 1952. (Retreived 24th May 2018). Retrieved from https://lebloguedeguyperron.wordpress.com/2016/06/30/130-liste-des-contrats-dengagement-pour-la-nouvelle-france-releves-a-la-rochelle-entre-1634-et-1679/