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Byrdlong Family History

Byrdlong Name 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: Byrdsong, Budlong, Birdsong, Furlong, Byron, Burling, Bardon, Bordon

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Where is the Byrdlong family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Byrdlong 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 Byrdlong ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Byrdlong. 100% of Byrdlong women worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Byrdlong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byrdlong 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 Byrdlong. 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 Byrdlong. For the veterans among your Byrdlong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byrdlong lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1988, in the United States, Byrdlong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Byrdlong in 1978 was 91, and 92 in 1988.

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