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Birchmeier Family History

Birchmeier Surname Meaning

Swiss German: distinguishing name for a tenant farmer whose farm was by a birch wood from Middle High German birche ‘birch’ + meier ‘(tenant) farmer’.

(see Meyer).

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


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Where is the Birchmeier family from?

You can see how Birchmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birchmeier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Birchmeier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Birchmeier families living in Iowa. This was about 71% of all the recorded Birchmeier's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Birchmeier families in 1880.
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What did your Birchmeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Builder was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Birchmeier. 100% of Birchmeier men worked as a Master Builder.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Master Builder
    100%

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Census Records

There are 481 census records available for the last name Birchmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birchmeier 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Birchmeier. 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 71 military records available for the last name Birchmeier. For the veterans among your Birchmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birchmeier lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Birchmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Birchmeier in 1950 was 24, and 66 in 2004.

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