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Birchem Family History

Birchem Surname Meaning

English: variant of Bircham a habitational name from a place so called in Devon.

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


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Where is the Birchem family from?

You can see how Birchem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birchem family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Birchem families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Birchem family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Birchem's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Birchem families in 1911.
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What did your Birchem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Birchem. 40% of Birchem 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    30%

What Birchem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 515 census records available for the last name Birchem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birchem 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Birchem. 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 36 military records available for the last name Birchem. For the veterans among your Birchem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birchem lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Birchem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Birchem in 1960 was 34, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birchem 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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