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Birklid Family History

Birklid 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: Kirklin, Birkle, Birkland, Bird, Berlin, Kirkley, Kirkland, Bickley

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Where is the Birklid family from?

You can see how Birklid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birklid family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Birklid families living in North Dakota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Birklid's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Birklid families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birklid 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 Birklid ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Birklid. 100% of Birklid men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Birklid family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Birklid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birklid 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Birklid. 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 11 military records available for the last name Birklid. For the veterans among your Birklid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birklid lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Birklid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Birklid in 1969 was 90, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Birklid

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birklid 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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