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Birdcell Family History

Birdcell 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: Birdwell, Birdsell, Bardwell, Birdsall, Bidwell, Bordwell, Burdell

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Where is the Birdcell family from?

You can see how Birdcell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birdcell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Birdcell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Birdcell families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Birdcell's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Birdcell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birdcell 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 86 census records available for the last name Birdcell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birdcell 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Birdcell. 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 12 military records available for the last name Birdcell. For the veterans among your Birdcell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birdcell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1992, in the United States, Birdcell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Birdcell in 1965 was 75, and 90 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birdcell 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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