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Birdse Family History

Birdse 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: Birdsey, Bird, Borde, Bruse, Birke, Bise, Hirose, Burse, Kirmse

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Where is the Birdse family from?

You can see how Birdse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birdse family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Birdse family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Birdse's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Birdse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birdse 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 10 census records available for the last name Birdse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birdse 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 Birdse. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Birdse. For the veterans among your Birdse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birdse lifespan?

Average Birdse life expectancy in 1991 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birdse 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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