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Birdson Family History

Birdson 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: Birdsong, Burson, Biron, Bisson, Bardon, Bryson, Bordon, Birdsey

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Where is the Birdson family from?

You can see how Birdson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birdson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Birdson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Birdson families living in Virginia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Birdson's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Birdson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birdson 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 Birdson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Birdson. 45% of Birdson men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Birdson women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Birdson were Truck Driver and Seamstress. .

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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
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 528 census records available for the last name Birdson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birdson 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Birdson. 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 67 military records available for the last name Birdson. For the veterans among your Birdson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birdson lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1999, in the United States, Birdson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Birdson in 1983 was 61, and 59 in 1999.

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