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Birkenthal Family History

Birkenthal 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: Lilienthal, Wiesenthal, Bernthal, Blumenthal, Birmingham, Schoenthal

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Where is the Birkenthal family from?

You can see how Birkenthal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birkenthal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Birkenthal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Birkenthal families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Birkenthal's in USA. New York had the highest population of Birkenthal families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Birkenthal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birkenthal 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Birkenthal. 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 76 military records available for the last name Birkenthal. For the veterans among your Birkenthal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birkenthal lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1995, in the United States, Birkenthal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Birkenthal in 1975 was 76, and 94 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birkenthal 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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