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Birmel Family History

Birmel 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: Birkel, Bermel, Borel, Bartel, Bickel, Briel, Himmel, Biebel, Kimmel

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Where is the Birmel family from?

You can see how Birmel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birmel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Birmel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Birmel families living in Missouri. This was about 86% of all the recorded Birmel's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Birmel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birmel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Birmel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birmel 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Birmel. 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 5 military records available for the last name Birmel. For the veterans among your Birmel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birmel lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1982, in the United States, Birmel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Birmel in 1976 was 79, and 83 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birmel 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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