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Birtch Family History

Birtch 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: Birch, Bertch, Bartch, Burtch, Birth, Hirsch, Burich, Fitch, Brach

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Where is the Birtch family from?

You can see how Birtch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birtch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Birtch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 38 Birtch families living in Ontario. This was about 84% of all the recorded Birtch's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Birtch families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birtch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Birtch ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Birtch. 73% of Birtch men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    73%
  • Merchant
    10%
  • Teamster
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%
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What Birtch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Birtch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birtch 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Birtch. 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 384 military records available for the last name Birtch. For the veterans among your Birtch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birtch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Birtch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Birtch in 1963 was 66, and 53 in 2004.

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