| ![Show Contents]() Bircher History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany Early Origins of the Bircher familyThe surname Bircher was first found in Bohemia, where the name Birken was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. Records show that the name Birken stems originally from the ancient line of Berka which first appeared in Bohemia around 1003. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs. Early History of the Bircher familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bircher research. Another 133 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1501, 1554, 1626, 1654, 1681, 1745, 1800 and 1868 are included under the topic Early Bircher History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bircher Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Birken, Birkener, Birkner, Birck, Bircken, Birckner, Birchen, Birch, Birkenstock and many more. Early Notables of the Bircher familyDuring this early period, notable bearers of the name Bircher included Charlotte Birch-Pfeiffer (1800-1868), who was a well-known actress and dramatist. Sixtus Birck (1501-1554) was a schoolteacher who converted to...
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 Bircher migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Bircher Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Max Edwin Bircher, aged 25, originally from Zurich, Switzerland, who arrived in New York City, New York in 1920 aboard the ship "Adriatic" from Cherbourg, France 1
- Josep William Bircher, aged 44, originally from Derby, England, who arrived in New York in 1921 aboard the ship "Cedric" from Liverpool, England 1
- Annie Bircher, aged 43, originally from Derbyshire, England, who arrived in New York in 1921 aboard the ship "Cedric" from Liverpool, England 1
| Contemporary Notables of the name Bircher (post 1700) | + |
- Eugen Bircher (1882-1956), Swiss politician, Member of Parliament (1942 -1955)
- Paul Bircher (b. 1928), British silver medalist rower at the 1948 Summer Olympics
- Alan Bircher (b. 1981), British silver medalist long-distance swimmer at the 2004 European Championships
| Historic Events for the Bircher family | + |
USS Arizona - Mr. Frederick Robert Bircher, American Radioman Third Class from Pennsylvania, USA working aboard the ship "USS Arizona" when she sunk during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7th December 1941, he died in the sinking 2
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Bircher migration to the United States 
