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Birthwick Family History

Birthwick 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: Borthwick, Barwick, Smithwick, Berwick, Southwick, Bathrick, Fishwick

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Where is the Birthwick family from?

You can see how Birthwick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birthwick family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Birthwick families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Birthwick family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Birthwick's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Birthwick families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Birthwick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birthwick 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Birthwick. 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 military records available for the last name Birthwick. For the veterans among your Birthwick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birthwick lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Birthwick

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