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Birkigt Family History

Birkigt 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: Birkett, Burkitt, Burkett, Bright, Firkins, Mirkin, Bicking, Burritt

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Where is the Birkigt family from?

You can see how Birkigt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birkigt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Birkigt family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Birkigt's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Birkigt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birkigt 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 68 census records available for the last name Birkigt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birkigt 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Birkigt. 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 53 military records available for the last name Birkigt. For the veterans among your Birkigt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birkigt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Birkigt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Birkigt in 1967 was 83, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birkigt 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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