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Birdsly Family History

Birdsly 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, Bardsley, Birdsall, Birdsell, Bird, Lindsay, Barsky, Brodsky

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Where is the Birdsly family from?

You can see how Birdsly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birdsly family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Birdsly families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Birdsly's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Birdsly families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Birdsly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birdsly 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 Birdsly. 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 Birdsly. For the veterans among your Birdsly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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