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Birdseye Family History

Birdseye Surname Meaning

English (Middlesex Surrey and Essex): variant of Birdsey.

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


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Where is the Birdseye family from?

You can see how Birdseye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birdseye family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Birdseye families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 52 Birdseye families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Birdseye's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Birdseye families in 1891.
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What did your Birdseye ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Birdseye. 100% of Birdseye men worked as a Carpenter and 83% of Birdseye women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Fruiterer (asst)
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%

What Birdseye family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Birdseye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birdseye 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 521 immigration records available for the last name Birdseye. 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 637 military records available for the last name Birdseye. For the veterans among your Birdseye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birdseye lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Birdseye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Birdseye in 1957 was 42, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Birdseye

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birdseye 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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