Bird Family History & Genealogy
Bird Last Name History & Origin
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There is a branch of the Bird family that originated in Samoa and spread to Hawaii and then into North America. There are also branches of the Bird family in Germany, Czechoslovakia, Great Britain, and Ireland. The surname Bird may also be spelled Byrd, Berd, Burd, Berrd, Byrrd, Birrd, and Burrd. With such a diverse family and perhaps many origins, more information about the Bird family needs to be gathered on this page.
History
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Name Origin
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Spellings & Pronunciations
Bird surname spelling variations:
Byrd
Berd
Burd
Birrd
Burrd
Berrd
Byrrd
Nationality & Ethnicity
One branch of the Bird family, in the eastern half of the word, is from Samoa. The Samoan Bird family was originally a tribe from Tutuila. The family name was brought to America on the Island of Hawaii. The generations after that have spread across the country. A few of the nationalities of the Bird family:
Hawaiian
Samoan
German
Czechoslovakian
British
Irish
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Early Birds
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Bird Family Members
Bird Family Photos
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People in photo include: Michelle Bird


Harry BIRD was b. abt 1862 in California and married Margaret BIRD (b. 1868) and together they had 3 children including, Myron; Robert; Harriett BIRD, all born between 1899 and 1909. Harry died 15 Jul 1935 and is buried in the Cypress Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery on Colma, CA.
Census records provide the following details:
1870 census of San Francisco, CA:
Margaret MCALPINE, age 48, Keeps House, born NY
Charlie BIRD, age 34, a Laborer, born IN
Susanna BIRD, age 31, born IN
Maggie BIRD, age 10, born CA
Harry BIRD, age 6, born CA
1900 census of San Francisco, CA:
Harry BIRD, age 36, born Jan 1864, married 6 years, born CA, parents born PA/IN, a Machinery Manufacturer
Galecy BIRD, wife, age 32, born Nov 1867, married 6 years, 1 child/1 living, born CA, parents born Canada/Ireland
Myron BIRD, son, age 1, born Apr 1899, born CA
1910 census of San Francisco, CA:
Harry BIRD, age 46, married 16 years, born CA, parents born PA/IN, a Saw Manufacturer
Mary A. BIRD, wife, age 41, married 16 years, 3 children/3 living, born CA, parents born Canada/Ireland
Myron BIRD, son, age 11, born CA
Robert BIRD, son, age 4, born CA
Harriett J. BIRD, dau, age 1, born CA
+ 1 Servant
1920 census of San Francisco, CA:
Harry BIRD, age 55, born CA, parents born PA/IN, a Saw Manufacturer
Margaret BIRD, wife, age 52, born CA, parents born Canada/Ireland
Myron BIRD, son, age 20, born CA, a Saw Factory Estimator
Robert BIRD, son, age 14, born CA
Harriet BIRD, dau, age 11, born CA
1930 census of San Francisco, CA:
Harry BIRD, age 68, married at age 32, born CA, parents born VT/IN, a Machinery Manufacturer
Margaret BIRD, wife, age 62, married at age 26, born CA, parents born Canada/Scotland
Myron BIRD, son, age 31, born CA, a Machinery Engineer
Robert BIRD, son, age 24, born CA, a Theatrical Manager
Harriett HARD, dau, age 22, born CA
I am hoping to locate someone from Harry’s family so that this wonderful old treasure can be returned to their care. If you are a member of this family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me.
Thanks,
Shelley




Student names under photos, but also noted from top to bottom, left to right.
People in photo include: Bill Benneyan, Leona Berglund, Robert Bernard, Beverly Bernhauer, Richard Bier, Robert Bird, Karin Black, Ron Blair, Ken Bowen, Celcelia Bransom, Dave Brase, Linda Brashear, Dale F. Bridges, Clark Bridgman, Betty Brink, and Gail Broadwell



People in photo include: Alton Houseman, Everett Haslett, Glenn Weldon, Evelyn Wehunt, Adelene Bird, and Bernice Gilbert

She married LeRoy Bird of Mt. Vernon, N.Y.
Sister of Asbjorn (Ben) & Oscar Morch, Christoffer, Mozart, Helene, Astrid, Karen & Eli.

People in photo include: Clarence Bird and Alma (Ellis) Bird


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Bird Death Records & Life Expectancy
The average age of a Bird family member is 73.0 years old according to our database of 12,788 people with the last name Bird that have a birth and death date listed.
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His daughter, Hazel is now 92. I would like to know what ever happened to our Bird when he flew the coop. Joseph's mother supposedly lived in Los Angles. He was a laborer. Sadly that is all I know of Joseph Marion Bird. All efforts have come to a dead end.
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