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Birchey Family History

Birchey 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, Birch, Richey, Kirchen, Ritchey, Birdsey, Birney

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Where is the Birchey family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birchey 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 Birchey ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Mechanic
    100%

What Birchey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Birchey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birchey 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Birchey. 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 17 military records available for the last name Birchey. For the veterans among your Birchey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birchey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Birchey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Birchey in 1970 was 64, and 91 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birchey 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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