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Birdon Family History

Birdon 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: Biron, Bardon, Bordon, Burdon, Birden, Gordon, Baron, Bird, Burden

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Where is the Birdon family from?

You can see how Birdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birdon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Birdon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Birdon family living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Birdon's in Scotland. Lanarkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Birdon families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birdon 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 Birdon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Birdon. 100% of Birdon men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Birdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birdon 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Birdon. 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 17 military records available for the last name Birdon. For the veterans among your Birdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birdon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Birdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Birdon in 1963 was 68, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birdon 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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