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Birkmire Family History

Birkmire 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: Bickmore, Turnmire, Barmore, Ingmire, Birke, Birkner, Berkshire

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Where is the Birkmire family from?

You can see how Birkmire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birkmire family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Birkmire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Birkmire families living in Staffordshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Birkmire's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Birkmire families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birkmire 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 Birkmire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Birkmire. 38% of Birkmire men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • New Worker
    38%
  • Mill Hand
    25%

What Birkmire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 645 census records available for the last name Birkmire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birkmire 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Birkmire. 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 152 military records available for the last name Birkmire. For the veterans among your Birkmire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birkmire lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Birkmire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Birkmire in 1956 was 47, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Birkmire

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birkmire 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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