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Birenbaum Family History

Birenbaum Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Birnbaum.

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


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Where is the Birenbaum family from?

You can see how Birenbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birenbaum family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Birenbaum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 16 Birenbaum families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Birenbaum's in USA. New York had the highest population of Birenbaum families in 1920.
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What did your Birenbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Birenbaum. 100% of Birenbaum women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Birenbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birenbaum 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 883 immigration records available for the last name Birenbaum. 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 209 military records available for the last name Birenbaum. For the veterans among your Birenbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birenbaum lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Birenbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Birenbaum in 1962 was 79, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birenbaum 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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