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Byrds Family History

Byrds 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: Byrd, Byrns, Bard, Boris, Bird, Boros, Baros, Cyrus, Burns, Bras

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Where is the Byrds family from?

You can see how Byrds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byrds family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Byrds families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Byrds family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Byrds's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Byrds families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Byrds surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Byrds ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Byrds. 64% of Byrds men 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    64%
  • Farmer
    37%
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Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Byrds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byrds 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Byrds. 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 18 military records available for the last name Byrds. For the veterans among your Byrds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byrds lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Byrds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Byrds in 1979 was 83, and 86 in 1999.

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