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Birkenshaw Family History

Birkenshaw Surname Meaning

see Birkinshaw.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Birkenshaw family from?

You can see how Birkenshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birkenshaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Birkenshaw families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Birkenshaw families living in British Columbia. This was about 80% of all the recorded Birkenshaw's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Birkenshaw families in 1911.
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What did your Birkenshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Birkenshaw. 100% of Birkenshaw 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Birkenshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birkenshaw 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 359 immigration records available for the last name Birkenshaw. 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 294 military records available for the last name Birkenshaw. For the veterans among your Birkenshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birkenshaw lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Birkenshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Birkenshaw in 1964 was 77, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birkenshaw 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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