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Eirds Family History

Eirds 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, Eid, Aird, Sires, Efird, Eidt, Eide, Cords, Erdos, Mires

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Where is the Eirds family from?

You can see how Eirds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eirds family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 6 Eirds families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eirds's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Eirds families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eirds 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 11 census records available for the last name Eirds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eirds 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 Eirds. 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 Eirds. For the veterans among your Eirds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eirds lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eirds 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eirds

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