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Birchin Family History

Birchin 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: Birch, Bircher, Minchin, Kirchen, Turchin, Birchem, Kitchin, Berlin

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Where is the Birchin family from?

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

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Birchin. 100% of Birchin men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

What Birchin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Birchin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birchin 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Birchin. 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 3 military records available for the last name Birchin. For the veterans among your Birchin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birchin lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1972, in the United States, Birchin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Birchin in 1970 was 80, and 83 in 1972.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birchin 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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