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Birckett Family History

Birckett 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: Birkett, Bickett, Birchett, Burkett, Beckett, Brockett, Burchett

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Where is the Birckett family from?

You can see how Birckett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birckett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Birckett families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Birckett families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Birckett's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Birckett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birckett 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 Birckett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Birckett. 100% of Birckett women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Birckett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 278 census records available for the last name Birckett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birckett 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Birckett. 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 64 military records available for the last name Birckett. For the veterans among your Birckett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birckett lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Birckett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Birckett in 1962 was 69, and 84 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birckett 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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