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Birgelen Family History

Birgelen 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: Bielen, Bireley, Bergesen, Bieler, Bergevin, Bergen, Bigelow, Breeden

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Where is the Birgelen family from?

You can see how Birgelen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birgelen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Birgelen family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Birgelen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Birgelen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birgelen 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 44 census records available for the last name Birgelen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birgelen 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Birgelen. 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 12 military records available for the last name Birgelen. For the veterans among your Birgelen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birgelen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1978, in the United States, Birgelen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Birgelen in 1971 was 83, and 88 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birgelen 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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