This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Birkas family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Birkas Family History

Birkas 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: Birkes, Birks, Barlas, Barbas, Bras, Buras, Farkas, Berka, Berkes

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Birkas family from?

You can see how Birkas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birkas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Birkas families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Birkas's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Birkas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birkas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Birkas ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Birkas. 100% of Birkas women worked as a Domestic Servant.

View Census Data for Birkas | Data not to scale

*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

  • Domestic Servant
    100%

What Birkas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Birkas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birkas census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Birkas

Passenger Lists

There are 115 immigration records available for the last name Birkas. 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.

View all Birkas immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Birkas. For the veterans among your Birkas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Birkas military records

You've only scratched the surface of Birkas family history

Discover More

What is the average Birkas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Birkas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Birkas in 1966 was 54, and 76 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Birkas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birkas 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Birkas family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial