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Birker Family History

Birker 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: Bicker, Barker, Birke, Birner, Birkner, Kirker, Birger, Birkel

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Where is the Birker family from?

You can see how Birker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Birker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Birker families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Birker's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Birker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birker 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 Birker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Birker. 100% of Birker 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%

What Birker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 509 census records available for the last name Birker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birker 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Birker. 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 170 military records available for the last name Birker. For the veterans among your Birker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birker lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Birker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Birker in 1967 was 85, and 100 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Birker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birker 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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