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Birder Family History

Birder 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: Binder, Birner, Birger, Border, Bilder, Birrer, Birden, Berner

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Where is the Birder family from?

You can see how Birder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birder family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Birder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Birder families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Birder's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Birder families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birder 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 Birder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Birder. 43% of Birder men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Birder women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Birder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Birder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birder 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Birder. 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 Birder. For the veterans among your Birder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birder lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1992, in the United States, Birder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Birder in 1963 was 72, and 72 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Birder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birder 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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