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Birdsill Family History

Birdsill 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: Birdsall, Birdsell, Birdwell, Burdsall, Brill, Bissell, Bursell

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Where is the Birdsill family from?

You can see how Birdsill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birdsill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Birdsill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Birdsill families living in Hampshire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Birdsill's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Birdsill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birdsill 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 Birdsill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Birdsill. 34% of Birdsill 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
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Birdsill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 842 census records available for the last name Birdsill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birdsill 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Birdsill. 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 82 military records available for the last name Birdsill. For the veterans among your Birdsill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birdsill lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Birdsill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Birdsill in 1959 was 71, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Birdsill

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birdsill 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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