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Birkmier Family History

Birkmier 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: Birkner, Birkhimer, Bicker, Barker, Bircher, Burrier, Brammer, Brier

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Where is the Birkmier family from?

You can see how Birkmier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birkmier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Birkmier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Birkmier families living in Indiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Birkmier's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Birkmier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birkmier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Birkmier ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Birkmier ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Birkmier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birkmier 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Birkmier. 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 47 military records available for the last name Birkmier. For the veterans among your Birkmier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birkmier lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Birkmier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Birkmier in 1961 was 47, and 95 in 2004.

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