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Uird Family History

Uird 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, Aird, Hird, Bard, Lord, Hard, Ford, Yard, Kind, Eid

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Where is the Uird family from?

You can see how Uird families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uird family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Uird families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Uird's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Uird families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uird 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 217 census records available for the last name Uird. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uird 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 Uird. 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 Uird. For the veterans among your Uird ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uird 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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