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Birckel Family History

Birckel 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: Bickel, Birkel, Bicker, Pickel, Sickel, Bircher, Brickel, Buckel

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Where is the Birckel family from?

You can see how Birckel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birckel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Birckel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Birckel family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Birckel's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Birckel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birckel 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 109 census records available for the last name Birckel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birckel 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Birckel. 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 47 military records available for the last name Birckel. For the veterans among your Birckel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birckel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1993, in the United States, Birckel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Birckel in 1969 was 80, and 76 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birckel 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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