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Birkelbach Family History

Birkelbach 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: Zirkelbach, Rickenbach, Birkeland, Birnbach, Biedenbach, Lingelbach

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Where is the Birkelbach family from?

You can see how Birkelbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birkelbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Birkelbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Birkelbach family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Birkelbach's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Birkelbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birkelbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Birkelbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Birkelbach. 24% of Birkelbach men worked as a Farm Helper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Helper
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Barber
    16%

What Birkelbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 446 census records available for the last name Birkelbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birkelbach 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Birkelbach. 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 356 military records available for the last name Birkelbach. For the veterans among your Birkelbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birkelbach lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Birkelbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Birkelbach in 1962 was 66, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birkelbach 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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