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Birden Family History

Birden Surname Meaning

Probably English: variant of Burden.

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


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Where is the Birden family from?

You can see how Birden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Birden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Birden families living in British Columbia. This was about 63% of all the recorded Birden's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Birden families in 1911.
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What did your Birden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Birden. 53% of Birden men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Birden women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Birden were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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
    53%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Birden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birden 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Birden. 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 324 military records available for the last name Birden. For the veterans among your Birden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birden lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Birden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Birden in 1960 was 74, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birden 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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