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Birkhahn Family History

Birkhahn 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: Kirkham, Barkman, Bickham, Berkman, Birkholz, Kirkman, Birchall

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Where is the Birkhahn family from?

You can see how Birkhahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birkhahn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Birkhahn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Birkhahn families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Birkhahn's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Birkhahn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birkhahn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Birkhahn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Birkhahn. 50% of Birkhahn men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Birkhahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birkhahn 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Birkhahn. 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 136 military records available for the last name Birkhahn. For the veterans among your Birkhahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birkhahn lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Birkhahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Birkhahn in 1965 was 69, and 88 in 2004.

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