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Birdell Family History

Birdell 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, Burdell, Birdsell, Bardell, Birrell, Bissell, Burrell

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Where is the Birdell family from?

You can see how Birdell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birdell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Birdell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Birdell family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Birdell's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Birdell families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birdell 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 Birdell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Birdell. 100% of Birdell men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Birdell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Birdell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birdell 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Birdell. 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 33 military records available for the last name Birdell. For the veterans among your Birdell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birdell lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Birdell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Birdell in 1975 was 84, and 49 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Birdell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birdell 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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