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Burbige Family History

Burbige 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, Burbage, Burbidge, Burge, Burridge, Burlage, Burbridge

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Where is the Burbige family from?

You can see how Burbige families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burbige family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Burbige families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Burbige families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Burbige's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Burbige families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 442 census records available for the last name Burbige. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burbige 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Burbige. 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 47 military records available for the last name Burbige. For the veterans among your Burbige ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burbige lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Burbige life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Burbige in 1961 was 40, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burbige 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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