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Birgels Family History

Birgels 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: Burgess, Borges, Biegel, Berges, Birger, Bingel, Bertels, Biggers

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Where is the Birgels family from?

You can see how Birgels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birgels family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Birgels family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Birgels's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Birgels families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Birgels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birgels 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Birgels. 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 13 military records available for the last name Birgels. For the veterans among your Birgels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birgels lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1976, in the United States, Birgels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Birgels in 1962 was 80, and 77 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birgels 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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