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Birchak Family History

Birchak 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: Birch, Burcham, Bircher, Barczak, Birchall, Birchem, Birchard

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Where is the Birchak family from?

You can see how Birchak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birchak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Birchak family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Birchak's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Birchak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birchak 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 Birchak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Birchak. 34% of Birchak men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Machine Moulder
    34%

What Birchak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Birchak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birchak 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Birchak. 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 49 military records available for the last name Birchak. For the veterans among your Birchak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birchak lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Birchak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Birchak in 1959 was 69, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Birchak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birchak 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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