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Burhoe Family History

Burhoe Surname Meaning

Altered form of Brehaut a Channel Islands surname of Breton origin.

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


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Where is the Burhoe family from?

You can see how Burhoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burhoe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Burhoe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Burhoe families living in Essex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Burhoe's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Burhoe families in 1891.
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What did your Burhoe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Hot Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burhoe. 40% of Burhoe men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Burhoe women worked as a Hot Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burhoe were Mill Worker and Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Gardener
    20%
  • Mill Worker
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Hot Worker
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Burhoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burhoe 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Burhoe. 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 201 military records available for the last name Burhoe. For the veterans among your Burhoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burhoe lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Burhoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Burhoe in 1964 was 54, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burhoe 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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