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Birdsong Name Meaning

Americanized form (translation into English) of German Vogelsang or Vogelgesang . Compare Byrdsong .

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


Similar surnames: Birdsall, Wirsing, Bardon, Bordon, Biron, Bossong, Budlong, Berding

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Where is the Birdsong family from?

You can see how Birdsong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birdsong family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Birdsong families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 13 Birdsong families living in Georgia. This was about 22% of all the recorded Birdsong's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Birdsong families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birdsong surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Birdsong ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Birdsong. 22% of Birdsong men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Birdsong women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Birdsong were Salesman and Helper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farming
    5%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    12%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Laundress
    6%
  • Helper
    5%
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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Birdsong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birdsong 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 826 immigration records available for the last name Birdsong. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Birdsong. For the veterans among your Birdsong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birdsong lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Birdsong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Birdsong in 1946 was 44, and 70 in 2004.

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