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Birkle Name Meaning

German (Württemberg): from the personal name Bürkle a pet form of Burkhard (see Burkhart ). In North America this surname may also be an altered form of the variant Bürkle (see Burkle ). Compare Pirkle .

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


Similar surnames: Burkle, Berke, Buerkle, Birke, Tickle, Blickle, Bible, Biffle, Bartle

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Where is the Birkle family from?

You can see how Birkle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birkle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Birkle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Birkle family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Birkle's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Birkle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birkle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Birkle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Birkle. 48% of Birkle men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Birkle women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Birkle were Truck Driver 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
    48%
  • Laborer
    43%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Birkle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birkle 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 416 immigration records available for the last name Birkle. 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 806 military records available for the last name Birkle. For the veterans among your Birkle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birkle lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Birkle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Birkle in 1954 was 21, and 82 in 2004.

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