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Burwick Family History

Burwick Surname Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from Burwick in Sandwick Orkney.

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


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You can see how Burwick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burwick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burwick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Burwick families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Burwick's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Burwick families in 1891.
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What did your Burwick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Burwick. 100% of Burwick 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

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Passenger Lists

There are 304 immigration records available for the last name Burwick. 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 470 military records available for the last name Burwick. For the veterans among your Burwick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burwick lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Burwick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Burwick in 1963 was 88, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burwick 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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