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Birkenlund Family History

Birkenlund 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: Birkeland, Burklund, Birkenfeld, Greenlund, Birkland, Kirkland

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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Birkenlund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birkenlund 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Birkenlund. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Birkenlund. For the veterans among your Birkenlund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birkenlund lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1984, in the United States, Birkenlund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Birkenlund in 1980 was 77, and 83 in 1984.

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