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Birkmeyer Family History

Birkmeyer 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: Borgmeyer, Dickmeyer, Brinkmeyer, Eickmeyer, Brimeyer, Billmeyer

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Where is the Birkmeyer family from?

You can see how Birkmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birkmeyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Birkmeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Birkmeyer families living in Devon. This was about 67% of all the recorded Birkmeyer's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Birkmeyer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birkmeyer 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 Birkmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Birkmeyer. 28% of Birkmeyer men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Birkmeyer women worked as a House Wife.

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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
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Printer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    100%

What Birkmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 815 census records available for the last name Birkmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birkmeyer 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Birkmeyer. 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 301 military records available for the last name Birkmeyer. For the veterans among your Birkmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birkmeyer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Birkmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Birkmeyer in 1964 was 75, and 49 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birkmeyer 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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