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Birchley Family History

Birchley Surname Meaning

from Birchley Farm in Bockleton (Worcs) or Birchleys in Pebmarsh (Essex).

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


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Where is the Birchley family from?

You can see how Birchley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birchley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Birchley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 45 Birchley families living in Worcestershire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Birchley's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Birchley families in 1891.
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What did your Birchley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Birchley. 25% of Birchley men worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties and 79% of Birchley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Birchley were Grocers Assistant and Private Secretary.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    25%
  • Gardener
    25%
  • Steel Blender
    25%
  • Grocers Assistant
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    5%
  • Shorthand Typist
    3%
  • Private Secretary
    3%

What Birchley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Birchley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birchley 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 358 immigration records available for the last name Birchley. 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 188 military records available for the last name Birchley. For the veterans among your Birchley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birchley lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Birchley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Birchley in 1968 was 74, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birchley 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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