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Burbig Family History

Burbig 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: Burg, Burling, Burdin, Burlin, Burbine, Breig, Burgin, Hurtig

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Where is the Burbig family from?

You can see how Burbig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burbig family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Burbig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Burbig families living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Burbig's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Burbig families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Burbig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burbig 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Burbig. 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 10 military records available for the last name Burbig. For the veterans among your Burbig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burbig lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1980, in the United States, Burbig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Burbig in 1971 was 92, and 77 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burbig 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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