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Birkhimer Family History

Birkhimer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Birkheimer: habitational name for someone from Birkheim in Rhineland-Palatinate.

The surname Birkheimer is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Birkhimer family from?

You can see how Birkhimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birkhimer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Birkhimer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Birkhimer families living in Ohio. This was about 72% of all the recorded Birkhimer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Birkhimer families in 1880.
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What did your Birkhimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Birkhimer. 36% of Birkhimer men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Birkhimer women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Watchman
    12%
  • Chemist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Birkhimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Birkhimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birkhimer 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Birkhimer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Birkhimer. For the veterans among your Birkhimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birkhimer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Birkhimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Birkhimer in 1963 was 72, and 86 in 2004.

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