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Birkland Family History

Birkland Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Birkeland.

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


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Where is the Birkland family from?

You can see how Birkland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birkland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Birkland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Birkland families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Birkland's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Birkland families in 1891.
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What did your Birkland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Birkland. 32% of Birkland men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Birkland women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Birkland were Clerk and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Maid
    14%

What Birkland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Birkland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birkland 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 620 immigration records available for the last name Birkland. 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 367 military records available for the last name Birkland. For the veterans among your Birkland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birkland lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Birkland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Birkland in 1940 was 53, and 75 in 2004.

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