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Byrds Family History

Byrds Surname 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: Byrd, Byrns, Bard, Boris, Bird, Boros, Baros, Cyrus, Burns, Bras

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Where is the Byrds family from?

You can see how Byrds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byrds family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Byrds families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Byrds family living in Alabama. This was about 11% of all the recorded Byrds's in USA. Alabama and 8 other states had the highest population of Byrds families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Byrds surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Byrds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byrds 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Byrds. 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 18 military records available for the last name Byrds. For the veterans among your Byrds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byrds lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Byrds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Byrds in 1979 was 83, and 86 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Byrds ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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