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Birenbaum Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Birnbaum .

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


Similar surnames: Birnbaum, Berenbaum, Bernbaum, Kienbaum, Tanenbaum, Feigenbaum

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Where is the Birenbaum family from?

You can see how Birenbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birenbaum family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Birenbaum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Birenbaum families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Birenbaum's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Birenbaum families in 1911.
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What did your Birenbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Birenbaum. 32% of Birenbaum men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Birenbaum women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Birenbaum were Manufacturer and Operator. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    32%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Manufacturer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    60%
  • Operator
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Birenbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birenbaum 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 883 immigration records available for the last name Birenbaum. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 209 military records available for the last name Birenbaum. For the veterans among your Birenbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birenbaum lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Birenbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Birenbaum in 1962 was 79, and 88 in 2004.

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