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Birkhoffer Family History

Birkhoffer 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: Birkhofer, Birkhimer, Burkholder, Berkheimer, Berkheiser, Bircher

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Where is the Birkhoffer family from?

You can see how Birkhoffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birkhoffer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Birkhoffer family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Birkhoffer's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Birkhoffer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Birkhoffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birkhoffer 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Birkhoffer. 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 6 military records available for the last name Birkhoffer. For the veterans among your Birkhoffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birkhoffer lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Birkhoffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Birkhoffer in 1981 was 95, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birkhoffer 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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