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Birchen Family History

Birchen 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: Bircher, Kirchen, Birchem, Birch, Hitchen, Eichen, Kinchen, Kitchen

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Where is the Birchen family from?

You can see how Birchen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birchen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Birchen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Birchen families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Birchen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Birchen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birchen 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 180 census records available for the last name Birchen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birchen 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Birchen. 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 20 military records available for the last name Birchen. For the veterans among your Birchen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birchen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Birchen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Birchen in 1968 was 77, and 58 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Birchen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birchen 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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