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Birkcumshaw Family History

Birkcumshaw 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: Burkinshaw, Grimshaw, Ramshaw, Burdeshaw, Blackshaw, Bradshaw, Bushaw

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Where is the Birkcumshaw family from?

You can see how Birkcumshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birkcumshaw family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Birkcumshaw family living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Birkcumshaw's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Birkcumshaw families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Birkcumshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birkcumshaw 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Birkcumshaw. 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 2 military records available for the last name Birkcumshaw. For the veterans among your Birkcumshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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