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Byrdsong Family History

Byrdsong Surname Meaning

Variant of Birdsong a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Byrdsong family from?

You can see how Byrdsong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byrdsong family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Byrdsong families living in Virginia. This was about 36% of all the recorded Byrdsong's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Byrdsong families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Byrdsong 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 Byrdsong ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Byrdsong. 78% of Byrdsong men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Byrdsong women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Byrdsong were Maid and Servant.

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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
    78%
  • Maid
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Servant
    25%

What Byrdsong family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Byrdsong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byrdsong 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Byrdsong. 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 140 military records available for the last name Byrdsong. For the veterans among your Byrdsong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byrdsong lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Byrdsong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Byrdsong in 1952 was 47, and 72 in 2004.

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