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Birdlow Family History

Birdlow 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: Barlow, Bigelow, Wardlow, Bilow, Bartlow, Burklow, Billow, Barklow

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Where is the Birdlow family from?

You can see how Birdlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birdlow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Birdlow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Birdlow families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Birdlow's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Birdlow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birdlow 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 85 census records available for the last name Birdlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birdlow 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Birdlow. 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 Birdlow. For the veterans among your Birdlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birdlow lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Birdlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Birdlow in 1966 was 81, and 58 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birdlow 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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