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Birdge Family History

Birdge 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: Burdge, Birge, Bird, Bridge, Budge, Ridge, Berge, Burge, Borde, Birke

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Where is the Birdge family from?

You can see how Birdge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birdge family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Birdge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Birdge family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Birdge's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Birdge families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birdge 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 223 census records available for the last name Birdge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birdge 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Birdge. 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 31 military records available for the last name Birdge. For the veterans among your Birdge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birdge lifespan?

Average Birdge life expectancy in 1989 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birdge 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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