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Birdsey Family History

Birdsey Surname Meaning

English (Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire): altered form of the Lancashire gentry surname Bardsley brought to Buckinghamshire in the 15th century.

It was simplified there from the 16th century onward to Bardsey and Birdsey.

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


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Where is the Birdsey family from?

You can see how Birdsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birdsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Birdsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 36 Birdsey families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Birdsey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Birdsey families in 1891.
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What did your Birdsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Birdsey. 45% of Birdsey men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Birdsey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Birdsey were Omnibus Conductor and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    45%
  • Builders Labourer
    34%
  • Omnibus Conductor
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Birdsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birdsey 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 554 immigration records available for the last name Birdsey. 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 514 military records available for the last name Birdsey. For the veterans among your Birdsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birdsey lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Birdsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Birdsey in 1946 was 65, and 78 in 2004.

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