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Bierke Family History

Bierke Surname 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: Berke, Bielke, Birke, Zierke, Fierke, Bierle, Gierke, Bjerke, Bierce

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Where is the Bierke family from?

You can see how Bierke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bierke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bierke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Bierke families living in Missouri. This was about 39% of all the recorded Bierke's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bierke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bierke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Bierke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bierke 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Bierke. 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 94 military records available for the last name Bierke. For the veterans among your Bierke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bierke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bierke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Bierke in 1966 was 90, and 19 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bierke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bierke ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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