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Birchland Family History

Birchland 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: Birkeland, Birchard, Birkland, Kirkland, Berland, Ireland, Marchand

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Where is the Birchland family from?

You can see how Birchland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birchland family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Birchland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Birchland family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Birchland's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Birchland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birchland 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 51 census records available for the last name Birchland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birchland 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Birchland. 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 44 military records available for the last name Birchland. For the veterans among your Birchland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birchland lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Birchland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Birchland in 1956 was 53, and 64 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birchland 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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