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Birdle Family History

Birdle 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: Birkle, Biddle, Bird, Beadle, Idle, Wardle, Windle, Brule, Brindle

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Where is the Birdle family from?

You can see how Birdle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birdle family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Birdle families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Birdle's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Birdle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birdle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Birdle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Birdle. 100% of Birdle men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Birdle women worked as a Cook. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Birdle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birdle 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Birdle. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Birdle. For the veterans among your Birdle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birdle lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Birdle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Birdle in 1960 was 54, and 83 in 2001.

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