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Birdyshaw Name Meaning

Variant of Burdeshaw a surname of French origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Burdeshaw, Brayshaw, Bradshaw, Kershaw, Deshaw, Bagshaw, Earnshaw

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Where is the Birdyshaw family from?

You can see how Birdyshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birdyshaw family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Birdyshaw family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Birdyshaw's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Birdyshaw families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Birdyshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birdyshaw 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Birdyshaw. 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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There are 34 military records available for the last name Birdyshaw. For the veterans among your Birdyshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birdyshaw lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Birdyshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Birdyshaw in 1948 was 39, and 71 in 2003.

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