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Burbirdge Family History

Burbirdge 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: Burbidge, Burridge, Burbridge, Surridge, Bridge, Burbine, Burbage

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Where is the Burbirdge family from?

You can see how Burbirdge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burbirdge family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Burbirdge families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Burbirdge family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Burbirdge's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Burbirdge families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Burbirdge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burbirdge 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Burbirdge. 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 2 military records available for the last name Burbirdge. For the veterans among your Burbirdge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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