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Birchmier Family History

Birchmier 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: Birchmeier, Bircher, Kirchmeier, Birchler, Bichler, Kirchner, Brehmer

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Where is the Birchmier family from?

You can see how Birchmier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birchmier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Birchmier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Birchmier families living in New Jersey. This was about 80% of all the recorded Birchmier's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Birchmier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birchmier 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 Birchmier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Birchmier. 78% of Birchmier men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Birchmier women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Birchmier were Farm Laborer and Teacher.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Birchmier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 459 census records available for the last name Birchmier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birchmier 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Birchmier. 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 95 military records available for the last name Birchmier. For the veterans among your Birchmier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birchmier lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Birchmier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Birchmier in 1965 was 74, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Birchmier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birchmier 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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