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Birkeahead Family History

Birkeahead 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: Birkhead, Birckhead, Burkhead, Birkenfeld, Bankhead, Redhead

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Where is the Birkeahead family from?

You can see how Birkeahead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birkeahead family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Birkeahead families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Birkeahead's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Birkeahead families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Birkeahead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birkeahead 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 Birkeahead. 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 Birkeahead. For the veterans among your Birkeahead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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