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Birnstock Family History

Birnstock 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: Binstock, Bienstock, Weinstock, Ailstock, Bostock, Wittstock, Brock

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Where is the Birnstock family from?

You can see how Birnstock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birnstock family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Birnstock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Birnstock families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Birnstock's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Birnstock families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birnstock 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 Birnstock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Birnstock. 100% of Birnstock women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Birnstock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Birnstock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birnstock 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 Birnstock. 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 31 military records available for the last name Birnstock. For the veterans among your Birnstock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birnstock lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Birnstock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Birnstock in 1968 was 76, and 82 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Birnstock

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birnstock 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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