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Birchmore Family History

Birchmore Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Birchmore in Bedfordshire.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Birchmore family from?

You can see how Birchmore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birchmore family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Birchmore families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 72 Birchmore families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Birchmore's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Birchmore families in 1891.
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What did your Birchmore ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Electrician and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Birchmore. 17% of Birchmore men worked as an Electrician and 84% of Birchmore women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Birchmore were Public Wks Labourer and Hosiery Worker Webber.

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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

  • Electrician
    17%
  • Painter
    17%
  • Street Trader
    17%
  • Public Wks Labourer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Straw Hat Machinist
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Hosiery Worker Webber
    3%

What Birchmore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Birchmore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birchmore 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Birchmore. 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 320 military records available for the last name Birchmore. For the veterans among your Birchmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birchmore lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Birchmore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Birchmore in 1963 was 87, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birchmore 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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