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Birkemeier Family History

Birkemeier Surname Meaning

German: variant of Berkemeier.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Birkemeier family from?

You can see how Birkemeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birkemeier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Birkemeier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Birkemeier families living in Missouri. This was about 75% of all the recorded Birkemeier's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Birkemeier families in 1880.
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What did your Birkemeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Birkemeier. 30% of Birkemeier men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Birkemeier women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Birkemeier were Tenant Farmer and Dairying.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    30%
  • Contractor
    20%
  • Tenant Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Dairying
    50%

What Birkemeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 471 census records available for the last name Birkemeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birkemeier 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Birkemeier. 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 106 military records available for the last name Birkemeier. For the veterans among your Birkemeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birkemeier lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Birkemeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Birkemeier in 1952 was 35, and 89 in 2004.

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