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Birchfield Family History

Birchfield Surname Meaning

English: variant of Burchfield. Americanized form of German Birkenfeld a topographic or habitational name.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Birchfield family from?

You can see how Birchfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birchfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Birchfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Birchfield families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Birchfield's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Birchfield families in 1891.
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What did your Birchfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Birchfield. 100% of Birchfield women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Birchfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birchfield 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 366 immigration records available for the last name Birchfield. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Birchfield. For the veterans among your Birchfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birchfield lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Birchfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Birchfield in 1951 was 57, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Birchfield

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birchfield 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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