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Birbaum Family History

Birbaum 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: Birnbaum, Bierbaum, Braum, Buxbaum, Birenbaum, Bernbaum, Baum

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Where is the Birbaum family from?

You can see how Birbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birbaum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Birbaum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Birbaum families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Birbaum's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Birbaum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birbaum 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 Birbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Birbaum. 100% of Birbaum men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Birbaum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Birbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birbaum 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Birbaum. 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 25 military records available for the last name Birbaum. For the veterans among your Birbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birbaum lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1992, in the United States, Birbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Birbaum in 1964 was 81, and 81 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birbaum 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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