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Birkhill Family History

Birkhill Surname Meaning

see Burkill.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Birkhill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birkhill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Birkhill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Birkhill families living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Birkhill's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Birkhill families in 1891.
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There are 239 census records available for the last name Birkhill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birkhill 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Birkhill. 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 5 military records available for the last name Birkhill. For the veterans among your Birkhill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birkhill lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1994, in the United States, Birkhill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Birkhill in 1962 was 55, and 97 in 1994.

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