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Burward Family History

Burward Surname Meaning

from the Old English personal name Burgweard (from burg 'fortress' + w(e)ard 'guard protector').

In theory it might be confused with Breward in early-modern times.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Burward family from?

You can see how Burward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burward family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Burward families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Burward families living in Norfolk. This was about 56% of all the recorded Burward's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Burward families in 1891.
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What did your Burward ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Burward. 100% of Burward 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 130 census records available for the last name Burward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burward 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Burward. 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 29 military records available for the last name Burward. For the veterans among your Burward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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