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Birkenfeld Family History

Birkenfeld Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places in western Germany named Birkenfeld.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Birkenfeld family from?

You can see how Birkenfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birkenfeld family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Birkenfeld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Birkenfeld families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Birkenfeld's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Birkenfeld families in 1891.
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What did your Birkenfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Birkenfeld. 70% of Birkenfeld men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Birkenfeld women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Owner
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Birkenfeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 579 census records available for the last name Birkenfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birkenfeld 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Birkenfeld. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Birkenfeld. For the veterans among your Birkenfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birkenfeld lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Birkenfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Birkenfeld in 1958 was 60, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Birkenfeld

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birkenfeld 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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