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Birchim Family History

Birchim 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: Birchem, Birch, Burcham, Bircher, Berchem, Burnham, Brahm, Brehm

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Where is the Birchim family from?

You can see how Birchim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birchim family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Birchim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Birchim families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Birchim's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Birchim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birchim 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 175 census records available for the last name Birchim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birchim 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Birchim. 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 21 military records available for the last name Birchim. For the veterans among your Birchim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birchim lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Birchim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Birchim in 1968 was 22, and 23 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birchim 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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