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Burberg Family History

Burberg 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: Burger, Barber, Boberg, Ruberg, Forberg, Ulberg, Barbera, Bamberg

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Where is the Burberg family from?

You can see how Burberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Burberg families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Burberg family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Burberg's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Burberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Burberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burberg. 100% of Burberg women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Burberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Burberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burberg 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Burberg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 105 military records available for the last name Burberg. For the veterans among your Burberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burberg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Burberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Burberg in 1962 was 77, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burberg 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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