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Birkins Family History

Birkins 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: Firkins, Burkins, Filkins, Mirkin, Bicking, Biggins, Boykins, Corkins

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Where is the Birkins family from?

You can see how Birkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Birkins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Birkins family living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Birkins's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Birkins families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birkins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Birkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Birkins. 100% of Birkins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 659 census records available for the last name Birkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birkins 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Birkins. 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 98 military records available for the last name Birkins. For the veterans among your Birkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birkins lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Birkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Birkins in 1963 was 85, and 74 in 2000.

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