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Burb Family History

Burb 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: Bury, Burr, Burg, Burt, Bur, Bumb, Burk, Bub, Burd, Buro

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Where is the Burb family from?

You can see how Burb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burb family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Burb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Burb families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 86% of all the recorded Burb's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Burb families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burb 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 Burb ancestors do for a living?

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

What Burb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Burb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burb 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Burb. 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 32 military records available for the last name Burb. For the veterans among your Burb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burb lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1977, in the United States, Burb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Burb in 1963 was 70, and 85 in 1977.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burb

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burb 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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