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Birchem Family History

Birchem Name Meaning

English: variant of Bircham a habitational name from a place so called in Devon.

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


Similar surnames: Berchem, Bircher, Burcham, Fincham, Parchem, Bingham, Barham, Kirchen

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Where is the Birchem family from?

You can see how Birchem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birchem family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Birchem families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Birchem families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Birchem's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Birchem families in 1891.
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What did your Birchem ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Birchem. 100% of Birchem 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 515 census records available for the last name Birchem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birchem 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Birchem. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 36 military records available for the last name Birchem. For the veterans among your Birchem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birchem lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Birchem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Birchem in 1960 was 34, and 51 in 2004.

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