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Birdtail Family History

Birdtail 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, Birdwell, Birchall, Berdahl, Burdsall, Britain, Birdsell

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Where is the Birdtail family from?

You can see how Birdtail families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birdtail family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Birdtail families living in Oklahoma. This was 100% of all the recorded Birdtail's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Birdtail families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birdtail 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 119 census records available for the last name Birdtail. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birdtail 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Birdtail. 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 17 military records available for the last name Birdtail. For the veterans among your Birdtail ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birdtail lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Birdtail life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Birdtail in 1967 was 74, and 59 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birdtail 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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