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Birdlong Family History

Birdlong 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: Birdsong, Budlong, Byrdsong, Furlong, Billing, Burling, Biron, Bardon

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Where is the Birdlong family from?

You can see how Birdlong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birdlong family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Birdlong families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Birdlong families living in Mississippi. This was about 50% of all the recorded Birdlong's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Birdlong families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Birdlong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birdlong 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Birdlong. 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 59 military records available for the last name Birdlong. For the veterans among your Birdlong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birdlong lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Birdlong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Birdlong in 1964 was 87, and 86 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birdlong 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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