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Birken Family History

Birken 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: Birke, Birkel, Birkes, Birkey, Biren, Berken, Birden, Burken, Bicker

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Where is the Birken family from?

You can see how Birken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birken family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Birken families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Birken families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Birken's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Birken families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Birken ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Birken. 100% of Birken 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 Birken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birken 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 353 immigration records available for the last name Birken. 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 80 military records available for the last name Birken. For the veterans among your Birken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birken lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Birken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Birken in 1966 was 68, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Birken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birken 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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