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Birrd Family History

Birrd 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: Bird, Birr, Bard, Barre, Barr, Berry, Beard, Burr, Barry, Birch

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Where is the Birrd family from?

You can see how Birrd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birrd family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Birrd families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Birrd family living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Birrd's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Birrd families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birrd 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 37 census records available for the last name Birrd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birrd 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Birrd. 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 military records available for the last name Birrd. For the veterans among your Birrd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birrd lifespan?

Average Birrd life expectancy in 2002 was 22 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 Birrd 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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