Origins of the Bird surname
What does the name Bird mean?
The origin of the Bird surname is English, with a history of being derived from a personal nickname. It has been found in records as early as the 1200s and is believed to have been given to those who had characteristics of a bird and their descendants. This could be a fine singing voice, particularly prominent nose or 'beak'. The Bird surname is most often found in the midlands and south of the country.
Alternative variations of the name Bird
Bird, Byrd, Burd, Burde, Birde
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Common jobs for Birds
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Birds in 1921
Dressmaker
998
Laundress
683
Domestic Servant
603
General Servant Domestic
569
House Servant
471
Common male occupations for Birds in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
1,510
Coal Miner
873
General Labourer
831
Farm Labourer
809
Carpenter
687
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