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Birkmann Family History

Birkmann 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: Bermann, Barkman, Dickmann, Borgmann, Berkman, Bergmann, Kirkman

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Where is the Birkmann family from?

You can see how Birkmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birkmann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Birkmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Birkmann families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Birkmann's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Birkmann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birkmann 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 Birkmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Birkmann. 67% of Birkmann men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Birkmann women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Birkmann were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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
    67%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Birkmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 592 census records available for the last name Birkmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birkmann 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Birkmann. 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 905 military records available for the last name Birkmann. For the veterans among your Birkmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birkmann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Birkmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Birkmann in 1963 was 77, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Birkmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birkmann 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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