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Birckenall Family History

Birckenall 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: Bicknell, Blacknall, Birchall, Kirkendall, Bickell, Birchell, Bickel

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Where is the Birckenall family from?

You can see how Birckenall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birckenall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Birckenall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Birckenall families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Birckenall's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Birckenall families in 1891.
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What did your Birckenall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Birckenall. 100% of Birckenall men worked as a Gardener.

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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

  • Gardener
    100%

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Birckenall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birckenall 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 Birckenall. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Birckenall. For the veterans among your Birckenall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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