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Birdett Family History

Birdett 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: Birkett, Burdett, Brett, Barrett, Burkett, Barnett, Berrett, Burgett

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Where is the Birdett family from?

You can see how Birdett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birdett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Birdett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Birdett family living in Warwickshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Birdett's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Birdett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birdett 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 Birdett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railing Signalman Retired was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Birdett. 100% of Birdett men worked as a Railing Signalman Retired.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Railing Signalman Retired
    100%

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Census Records

There are 468 census records available for the last name Birdett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birdett 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Birdett. 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 57 military records available for the last name Birdett. For the veterans among your Birdett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birdett lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Birdett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Birdett in 1966 was 88, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birdett 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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