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Birkhamer Family History

Birkhamer 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: Birkhimer, Birkhofer, Burkhammer, Berkheimer, Bircher, Kirkham

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Where is the Birkhamer family from?

You can see how Birkhamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birkhamer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Birkhamer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Birkhamer family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Birkhamer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Birkhamer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birkhamer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Birkhamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birkhamer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Birkhamer. 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 16 military records available for the last name Birkhamer. For the veterans among your Birkhamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birkhamer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1982, in the United States, Birkhamer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Birkhamer in 1964 was 51, and 79 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birkhamer 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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