Birchmeier Family History

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Birchmeier Name Meaning

Swiss German: distinguishing name for a tenant farmer whose farm was by a birch wood, from Middle High German birche ‘birch’ + meier ‘(tenant) farmer’ (see Meyer).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Kirchmeier, Berkemeier, Buchmeier, Bachmeier, Bergmeier, Burgmeier

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Birchmeier Family Origin

Where is the Birchmeier family from?

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You can see how Birchmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birchmeier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Birchmeier families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Birchmeier families living in Iowa. This was about 71% of all the recorded Birchmeier's in the USA. Iowa had the highest population of Birchmeier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birchmeier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Birchmeier Family Occupations

What did your Birchmeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, Farmer and Farm Work were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Birchmeier. The most common Birchmeier occupation in the USA was Farmer. 60% of Birchmeier's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Birchmeier family was Marble Worker.

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  • Farmer

    60%

  • Farm Work

    20%

  • Marble Worker

    20%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Birchmeier ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Birchmeier Historical Records

What Birchmeier family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 481 census records available for the last name Birchmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birchmeier census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 67 immigration records available for the last name Birchmeier. 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 Card

There are 71 military records available for the last name Birchmeier. For the veterans among your Birchmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Birchmeier Life Expectancy

What is the average Birchmeier lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Birchmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Birchmeier in 1950 was 24, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Birchmeier

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