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Birkenhauer Family History

Birkenhauer 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: Eisenhauer, Borkenhagen, Brethauer, Wickenhauser, Ankenbauer

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Where is the Birkenhauer family from?

You can see how Birkenhauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birkenhauer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Birkenhauer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Birkenhauer families living in Minnesota. This was about 47% of all the recorded Birkenhauer's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Birkenhauer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Birkenhauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birkenhauer 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Birkenhauer. 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 145 military records available for the last name Birkenhauer. For the veterans among your Birkenhauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birkenhauer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Birkenhauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Birkenhauer in 1966 was 81, and 30 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birkenhauer 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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