This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Burbie family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Burbie Family History

Burbie 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: Burbine, Burbee, Barbe, Burge, Burke, Currie, Burrier, Burdin, Burlin

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Burbie family from?

You can see how Burbie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burbie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Burbie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Burbie family living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Burbie's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Burbie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burbie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Burbie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burbie. 60% of Burbie men worked as a Machinist.

View Census Data for Burbie | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Burbie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Burbie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burbie census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Burbie

Passenger Lists

There are 25 immigration records available for the last name Burbie. 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.

View all Burbie immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 36 military records available for the last name Burbie. For the veterans among your Burbie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Burbie military records

You've only scratched the surface of Burbie family history

Discover More

What is the average Burbie lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Burbie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Burbie in 1965 was 79, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burbie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burbie 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Burbie family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial