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Birkey Family History

Birkey Surname Meaning

Americanized form Swiss German Bürki (see Burki) and of German Birke. Compare Pirkey.

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


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Where is the Birkey family from?

You can see how Birkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birkey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Birkey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Birkey families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Birkey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Birkey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birkey 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 Birkey ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Birkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birkey 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Birkey. 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 177 military records available for the last name Birkey. For the veterans among your Birkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birkey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Birkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Birkey in 1962 was 48, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Birkey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birkey 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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