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Birchfiel Family History

Birchfiel 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: Birchfield, Burchfiel, Burchfield, Litchfield, Bircher, Bichsel

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Where is the Birchfiel family from?

You can see how Birchfiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birchfiel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Birchfiel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Birchfiel families living in Tennessee. This was about 60% of all the recorded Birchfiel's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Birchfiel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Birchfiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birchfiel 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 Birchfiel. 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 25 military records available for the last name Birchfiel. For the veterans among your Birchfiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birchfiel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Birchfiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Birchfiel in 1965 was 79, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birchfiel 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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