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Birdow Family History

Birdow Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Birdow family from?

You can see how Birdow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birdow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Birdow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Birdow families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Birdow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Birdow families in 1891.
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What did your Birdow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Birdow. 50% of Birdow men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    22%

What Birdow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Birdow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birdow 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Birdow. 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 68 military records available for the last name Birdow. For the veterans among your Birdow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birdow lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Birdow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Birdow in 1964 was 82, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birdow 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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