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Birde Family History

Birde 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: Bird, Borde, Birke, Birge, Birden, Bard, Barre, Linde, Bunde, Burden

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Where is the Birde family from?

You can see how Birde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birde family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Birde families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Birde families living in Lancashire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Birde's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Birde families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birde 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 885 census records available for the last name Birde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birde 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Birde. 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 124 military records available for the last name Birde. For the veterans among your Birde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birde lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2003, in the United States, Birde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Birde in 1988 was 79, and 53 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birde 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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