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Birchelt Family History

Birchelt 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: Borchelt, Birchett, Birchell, Bircher, Burchett, Birchall, Birchem

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Where is the Birchelt family from?

You can see how Birchelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birchelt family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Birchelt families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Birchelt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Birchelt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birchelt 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 9 census records available for the last name Birchelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birchelt 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Birchelt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Birchelt. For the veterans among your Birchelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birchelt lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birchelt 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Birchelt

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