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Birtcher Family History

Birtcher Surname Meaning

English: variant of Bircher.

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


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Where is the Birtcher family from?

You can see how Birtcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birtcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Birtcher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Birtcher families living in British Columbia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Birtcher's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Birtcher families in 1911.
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What did your Birtcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Birtcher. 24% of Birtcher men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Birtcher women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Birtcher were Farmer and School Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Carpenter
    24%
  • Miner
    18%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • School Teacher
    50%

What Birtcher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Birtcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birtcher 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Birtcher. 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 244 military records available for the last name Birtcher. For the veterans among your Birtcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birtcher lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Birtcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Birtcher in 1955 was 45, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Birtcher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birtcher 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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