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Birkofer Family History

Birkofer 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: Birkhofer, Birkner, Bicker, Barker, Bockover, Bircher, Buroker, Birke

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Where is the Birkofer family from?

You can see how Birkofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birkofer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Birkofer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Birkofer families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Birkofer's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Birkofer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birkofer 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 Birkofer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Birkofer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Birkofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birkofer 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Birkofer. 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 19 military records available for the last name Birkofer. For the veterans among your Birkofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birkofer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Birkofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Birkofer in 1963 was 68, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birkofer 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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