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Birkhead Family History

Birkhead Name Meaning

English (Yorkshire): variant of Birkett . Possibly an altered form of German Birkert a variant of Birkner .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Birckhead, Burkhead, Birkes, Kirkham, Birkholz, Rhead, Birky, Pirkle

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Where is the Birkhead family from?

You can see how Birkhead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birkhead family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Birkhead families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 3 Birkhead families living in Kentucky. This was about 43% of all the recorded Birkhead's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Birkhead families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birkhead surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Birkhead ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Birkhead. 34% of Birkhead men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Birkhead women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Birkhead were Salesman and School Teacher. .

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Clerk
    5%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    23%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • School Teacher
    14%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Birkhead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birkhead 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 426 immigration records available for the last name Birkhead. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Birkhead. For the veterans among your Birkhead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birkhead lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Birkhead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Birkhead in 1962 was 81, and 81 in 2004.

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