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Burbidge Family History

Burbidge Surname Meaning

English: variant of Burbage.

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


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Where is the Burbidge family from?

You can see how Burbidge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burbidge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burbidge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 190 Burbidge families living in Wiltshire. This was about 15% of all the recorded Burbidge's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Burbidge families in 1891.
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What did your Burbidge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Burbidge. 8% of Burbidge men worked as a Builders Labourer and 72% of Burbidge women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burbidge were Gardener 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    8%
  • General Labourer
    8%
  • Plumber
    7%
  • Gardener
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Census Records

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Burbidge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burbidge 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Burbidge. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Burbidge. For the veterans among your Burbidge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burbidge lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Burbidge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Burbidge in 1955 was 67, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burbidge 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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