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Birbeck Family History

Birbeck Surname Meaning

see Birkbeck.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Birbeck family from?

You can see how Birbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birbeck family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Birbeck families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 145 Birbeck families living in Durham. This was about 27% of all the recorded Birbeck's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Birbeck families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birbeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Birbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Birbeck. 38% of Birbeck men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Birbeck women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Birbeck were Lorry Driver and Unpaid Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    38%
  • Locomotive Fireman
    13%
  • Grocer
    13%
  • Lorry Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%

What Birbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Birbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birbeck 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 944 immigration records available for the last name Birbeck. 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 621 military records available for the last name Birbeck. For the veterans among your Birbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birbeck lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Birbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Birbeck in 1957 was 56, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Birbeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birbeck 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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