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Birdsley Family History

Birdsley 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: Bardsley, Birdsey, Bursley, Girdley, Beardsley, Bordley, Brisley

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Where is the Birdsley family from?

You can see how Birdsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birdsley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Birdsley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Birdsley families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Birdsley's in USA. New York had the highest population of Birdsley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birdsley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Birdsley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Birdsley. 50% of Birdsley men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Barber
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Birdsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birdsley 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Birdsley. 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 156 military records available for the last name Birdsley. For the veterans among your Birdsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birdsley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Birdsley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Birdsley in 1964 was 77, and 79 in 2003.

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