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Bircke Family History

Bircke 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: Birke, Bick, Bicker, Brake, Berke, Birch, Bickel, Burke, Bircher

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Where is the Bircke family from?

You can see how Bircke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bircke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bircke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Bircke family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Bircke's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bircke families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bircke 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 47 census records available for the last name Bircke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bircke 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Bircke. 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 6 military records available for the last name Bircke. For the veterans among your Bircke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bircke lifespan?

Average Bircke life expectancy in 1966 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bircke 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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