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Birche Family History

Birche 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, Bircher, Birchem, Buche, Barthe, Burch, Kirchen, Bache, Birke

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Where is the Birche family from?

You can see how Birche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birche family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Birche families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Birche family living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Birche's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Birche families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birche 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 124 census records available for the last name Birche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birche 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Birche. 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 9 military records available for the last name Birche. For the veterans among your Birche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birche lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Birche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Birche in 1970 was 53, and 51 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Birche

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birche 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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