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Birkhofer Family History

Birkhofer Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Birkhof for instance in Bavaria.

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


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Where is the Birkhofer family from?

You can see how Birkhofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birkhofer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Birkhofer families living in Iowa. This was about 47% of all the recorded Birkhofer's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Birkhofer families in 1920.
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What did your Birkhofer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Birkhofer. 64% of Birkhofer men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Birkhofer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Birkhofer were Grocery Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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
    64%
  • Farm Hand
    19%
  • Grocery Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Birkhofer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 489 census records available for the last name Birkhofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birkhofer 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Birkhofer. 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 302 military records available for the last name Birkhofer. For the veterans among your Birkhofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birkhofer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Birkhofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Birkhofer in 1962 was 70, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birkhofer 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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