George Birkhoff's parents were David Birkhoff, who was a medical doctor, and Jane Gertrude Droppers. George was educated in Chicago where he was a student at the Lewis Institute from 1896 to 1902.
George Birkhoff 's mga magulang ay David Birkhoff, na noon ay isang medikal na doktor, at Jane Gertrude Droppers. George ay edukado sa Chicago kung saan siya ay isang mag-aaral sa Lewis Institute 1896-1902.