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Bircks Family History

Bircks 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: Dircks, Birks, Bick, Birch, Brucks, Birke, Borck, Birk, Birky, Brocks

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Where is the Bircks family from?

You can see how Bircks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bircks family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bircks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Bircks families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Bircks's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Bircks families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Bircks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bircks 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Bircks. 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 36 military records available for the last name Bircks. For the veterans among your Bircks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bircks lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1991, in the United States, Bircks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Bircks in 1965 was 82, and 68 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bircks 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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