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Burdish Family History

Burdish 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: Budish, Burich, Burdin, Borish, Barish, Bowdish, Barnish, Buresh

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Where is the Burdish family from?

You can see how Burdish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burdish family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Burdish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Burdish family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Burdish's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Burdish families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burdish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Burdish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burdish 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Burdish. 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 85 military records available for the last name Burdish. For the veterans among your Burdish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burdish lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Burdish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Burdish in 1969 was 75, and 80 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burdish 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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