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Birek Family History

Birek 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: Borek, Birk, Bilek, Bires, Bisek, Burek, Biren, Sirek, Borel, Turek

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Where is the Birek family from?

You can see how Birek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Birek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Birek families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Birek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Birek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Birek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Birek. 100% of Birek men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Birek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birek 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Birek. 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 58 military records available for the last name Birek. For the veterans among your Birek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birek lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Birek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Birek in 1973 was 90, and 87 in 2003.

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