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Burbey Family History

Burbey Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Bérubé (see Berube). English (Kent): variant of Burby. This surname is very rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Burbey family from?

You can see how Burbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burbey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burbey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Burbey families living in Warwickshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Burbey's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Burbey families in 1891.
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What did your Burbey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Trousers Machinist was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Burbey. 50% of Burbey women worked as a Trousers Machinist.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Trousers Machinist
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Burbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burbey 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Burbey. 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 128 military records available for the last name Burbey. For the veterans among your Burbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burbey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Burbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Burbey in 1962 was 69, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burbey 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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