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Birky Family History

Birky Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Bürki (see Burki).

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


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Where is the Birky family from?

You can see how Birky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birky family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Birky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 66 Birky families living in Illinois. This was about 90% of all the recorded Birky's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Birky families in 1880.
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What did your Birky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Birky. 59% of Birky men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Birky women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Birky were Farm Laborer and Housewife.

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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
    59%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Birky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Birky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birky 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Birky. 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 323 military records available for the last name Birky. For the veterans among your Birky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birky lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Birky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Birky in 1958 was 65, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Birky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birky 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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