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Birkes Family History

Birkes Surname Meaning

English: variant of Birks.

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


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Where is the Birkes family from?

You can see how Birkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birkes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Birkes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Birkes family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Birkes's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Birkes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birkes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Birkes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Birkes. 26% of Birkes men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Birkes women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Birkes were Operator and Waitress.

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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
    26%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    40%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%

What Birkes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Birkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birkes 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Birkes. 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 503 military records available for the last name Birkes. For the veterans among your Birkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birkes lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Birkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Birkes in 1957 was 39, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Birkes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birkes 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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