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Birquin Family History

Birquin 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: Bruin, Jarquin, Bourquin, Berlin, Marquis, Brun, Braun, Berezin, Brin

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Where is the Birquin family from?

You can see how Birquin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birquin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Birquin families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Birquin family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Birquin's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Birquin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birquin 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 2 census records available for the last name Birquin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birquin 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Birquin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Birquin. For the veterans among your Birquin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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