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Birkenbaum Family History

Birkenbaum 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: Birenbaum, Birnbaum, Berenbaum, Greenbaum, Lindenbaum, Eichenbaum

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Where is the Birkenbaum family from?

You can see how Birkenbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birkenbaum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Birkenbaum families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Birkenbaum family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Birkenbaum's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Birkenbaum families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Birkenbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birkenbaum 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Birkenbaum. 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 11 military records available for the last name Birkenbaum. For the veterans among your Birkenbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birkenbaum lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1990, in the United States, Birkenbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Birkenbaum in 1974 was 88, and 80 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birkenbaum 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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