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Birkan Family History

Birkan 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: Barkan, Birman, Bryan, Berman, Berka, Mirkin, Barkman, Beran, Biron

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Where is the Birkan family from?

You can see how Birkan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birkan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Birkan families living in Oregon. This was about 67% of all the recorded Birkan's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Birkan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birkan 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 49 census records available for the last name Birkan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birkan 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Birkan. 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 military records available for the last name Birkan. For the veterans among your Birkan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birkan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1979, in the United States, Birkan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Birkan in 1963 was 78, and 54 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birkan 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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