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Birchel Family History

Birchel 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: Bircher, Birchem, Bischel, Birchell, Birch, Bickel, Michel, Eichel

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Where is the Birchel family from?

You can see how Birchel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birchel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Birchel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Birchel families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Birchel's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Birchel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birchel 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 378 census records available for the last name Birchel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birchel 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Birchel. 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 22 military records available for the last name Birchel. For the veterans among your Birchel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birchel lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1984, in the United States, Birchel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Birchel in 1982 was 80, and 83 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birchel 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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