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Birkestrand Family History

Birkestrand 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: Birkeland, Bergstrand, Beckstrand, Lindstrand, Nordstrand, Ekstrand

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Where is the Birkestrand family from?

You can see how Birkestrand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birkestrand family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Birkestrand families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Birkestrand's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Birkestrand families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birkestrand surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Birkestrand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeping were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Birkestrand. 100% of Birkestrand men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Birkestrand women worked as a Housekeeping. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeping
    100%
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Birkestrand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birkestrand 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 Birkestrand. 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 11 military records available for the last name Birkestrand. For the veterans among your Birkestrand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birkestrand lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Birkestrand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Birkestrand in 1970 was 89, and 80 in 2004.

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