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Birko Family History

Birko 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: Birke, Birk, Birky, Berko, Biro, Barko, Sirko, Birks, Hirko, Barco

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Where is the Birko family from?

You can see how Birko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Birko family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Birko's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Birko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birko 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 40 census records available for the last name Birko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birko 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Birko. 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 17 military records available for the last name Birko. For the veterans among your Birko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birko lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2001, in the United States, Birko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Birko in 1951 was 57, and 73 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Birko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birko 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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