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Birdges Family History

Birdges Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Borges, Bridges, Berges, Bardes, Bordes, Birdsey, Birger, Burdge

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Where is the Birdges family from?

You can see how Birdges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birdges family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Birdges families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Birdges family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Birdges's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Birdges families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birdges surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Birdges ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Birdges. 50% of Birdges men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Birdges women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Birdges were Farm Hand and Seamstress.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farm Operator
    8%
  • Farm Hand
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Seamstress
    29%

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Census Records

There are 499 census records available for the last name Birdges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birdges 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Birdges. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 35 military records available for the last name Birdges. For the veterans among your Birdges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birdges lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Birdges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Birdges in 1974 was 88, and 80 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birdges ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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