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Birdstraw Family History

Birdstraw 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: Bidstrup, Bandstra, Bertram, Gilstrap, Borstad, Balestra, Hornstra

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Where is the Birdstraw family from?

You can see how Birdstraw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birdstraw family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Birdstraw family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Birdstraw's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Birdstraw families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birdstraw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Birdstraw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birdstraw 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Birdstraw. 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 2 military records available for the last name Birdstraw. For the veterans among your Birdstraw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birdstraw lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Birdstraw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Birdstraw in 1952 was 58, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birdstraw 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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