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Birkens Family History

Birkens 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: Birkes, Firkins, Berkes, Birke, Birkett, Burkins, Mickens, Birkel

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Where is the Birkens family from?

You can see how Birkens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birkens family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Birkens families were found in and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Birkens families living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Birkens's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Birkens families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Birkens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birkens 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Birkens. 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 10 military records available for the last name Birkens. For the veterans among your Birkens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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