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Birkle Family History

Birkle Surname Meaning

German (Württemberg): from the personal name Bürkle a pet form of Burkhard (see Burkhart).

In North America this surname may also be an altered form of the variant Bürkle (see Burkle).

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


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Where is the Birkle family from?

You can see how Birkle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birkle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Birkle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Birkle families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Birkle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Birkle families in 1891.
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What did your Birkle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Watchmaker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Birkle. 100% of Birkle men worked as a Watchmaker and 100% of Birkle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Watchmaker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Birkle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Birkle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birkle 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 416 immigration records available for the last name Birkle. 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 806 military records available for the last name Birkle. For the veterans among your Birkle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birkle lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Birkle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Birkle in 1954 was 21, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birkle 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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