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Birka Family History

Birka Name 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: Berka, Birke, Birk, Birky, Burka, Bilka, Birks, Bara, Bird, Bick

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Where is the Birka family from?

You can see how Birka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birka family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Birka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Birka families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Birka's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Birka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Birka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Birka. 46% of Birka men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Mechanic
    19%
  • Mucker
    19%
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What Birka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 856 census records available for the last name Birka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birka 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Birka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 60 military records available for the last name Birka. For the veterans among your Birka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birka lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Birka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Birka in 1954 was 39, and 55 in 2004.

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