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Birkam Family History

Birkam 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: Bream, Kirkham, Berka, Barham, Bickham, Birke, Birk, Bram, Birky

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Where is the Birkam family from?

You can see how Birkam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birkam family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Birkam families living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Birkam's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Birkam families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birkam 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 44 census records available for the last name Birkam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birkam 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Birkam. 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 6 military records available for the last name Birkam. For the veterans among your Birkam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birkam lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1992, in the United States, Birkam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Birkam in 1973 was 91, and 86 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birkam 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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