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Birnkrant Family History

Birnkrant 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: Birkland, Bundrant, Kirkland, Brabant, Barkman, Birnbaum, Barakat

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Where is the Birnkrant family from?

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

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

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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

  • Lawyer
    100%

What Birnkrant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Birnkrant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birnkrant 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Birnkrant. 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 66 military records available for the last name Birnkrant. For the veterans among your Birnkrant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birnkrant lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Birnkrant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Birnkrant in 1957 was 60, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Birnkrant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birnkrant 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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