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Birhanzel Family History

Birhanzel 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: Brandel, Hanzel, Brenzel, Franzel, Brazzel, Brazel, Berhane, Michael

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Where is the Birhanzel family from?

You can see how Birhanzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birhanzel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Birhanzel families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Birhanzel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Birhanzel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birhanzel 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 14 census records available for the last name Birhanzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birhanzel 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Birhanzel. 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 3 military records available for the last name Birhanzel. For the veterans among your Birhanzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birhanzel lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Birhanzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Birhanzel in 1971 was 66, and 50 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birhanzel 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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