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Birkin Family History

Birkin Surname Meaning

from Birkin (WR Yorks). The place-name is from Old English bircen ‘birch grove’ influenced by Old Scandinavian birki ‘birch’.

The surname had presumably migrated to S England by the 16th century.

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


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Where is the Birkin family from?

You can see how Birkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Birkin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 72 Birkin families living in Staffordshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Birkin's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Birkin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birkin 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 Birkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Birkin. 15% of Birkin men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Birkin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Birkin were Farmer and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Builders Labourer
    13%
  • Police Constable
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    2%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%

What Birkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Birkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birkin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Birkin. 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 652 military records available for the last name Birkin. For the veterans among your Birkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birkin lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1999, in the United States, Birkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Birkin in 1955 was 72, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birkin 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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