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Birchan Family History

Birchan 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: Birch, Burcham, Bircher, Buchan, Kirchen, Birchall, Birman, Birchem

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Where is the Birchan family from?

You can see how Birchan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birchan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Birchan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Birchan families living in London. This was about 64% of all the recorded Birchan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Birchan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birchan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Birchan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birchan 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Birchan. 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 Birchan. For the veterans among your Birchan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Birchan

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