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Burhouse Family History

Burhouse Surname Meaning

see Burrows.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Burhouse family from?

You can see how Burhouse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burhouse family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Burhouse families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Burhouse families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Burhouse's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Burhouse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burhouse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Burhouse ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Burhouse. 100% of Burhouse women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Burhouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burhouse 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Burhouse. 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 58 military records available for the last name Burhouse. For the veterans among your Burhouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burhouse lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Burhouse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Burhouse in 1969 was 87, and 89 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burhouse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burhouse 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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