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Birkefeld Family History

Birkefeld Surname 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: Birkenfeld, Bielefeld, Binsfeld, Birchfield, Brakefield, Birkel

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Where is the Birkefeld family from?

You can see how Birkefeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birkefeld family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Birkefeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Birkefeld families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Birkefeld's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Birkefeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birkefeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Birkefeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birkefeld 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Birkefeld. 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 43 military records available for the last name Birkefeld. For the veterans among your Birkefeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birkefeld lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1988, in the United States, Birkefeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Birkefeld in 1970 was 81, and 71 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birkefeld ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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