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Early Origins of the Birenbaum family

The surname Birenbaum was first found in Germany, where the name Bierbaum came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as numerous branches of the same house acquired distant estates, some of which were located in other countries. Through the acquisition of these estates as well as their important contributions to society, the family successfully elevated their social status.

Early History of the Birenbaum family

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Birenbaum Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Bierbaum, Bierbaumer, Birnbaum, Beerbohm and many more.

Early Notables of the Birenbaum family

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United States Birenbaum migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Birenbaum Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Perl Birenbaum, aged 27, who landed in America, in 1892
Birenbaum Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Jachet Birenbaum, aged 34, who immigrated to America, in 1903
  • Kinde Birenbaum, aged 7, who landed in America, in 1903
  • Chave Birenbaum, who immigrated to the United States, in 1911
  • Harry Birenbaum, aged 26, who settled in America from London, England, in 1913
  • Chaim Birenbaum, aged 17, who landed in America from Stanislawow, Austria, in 1914
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Contemporary Notables of the name Birenbaum (post 1700) +

  • William Marvin Birenbaum (1923-2010), American educator and college administrator
  • Halina Birenbaum (b. 1929), Polish Holocaust survivor, writer, poet and translator


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