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Burborough Family History

Burborough Surname Meaning

variant of Burbury.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Burborough family from?

You can see how Burborough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burborough family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Burborough families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Burborough's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Burborough families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burborough 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 Burborough ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayerheavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Burborough. 50% of Burborough men worked as a Bricklayerheavy Worker and 100% of Burborough 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayerheavy Worker
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Burborough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burborough 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Burborough. 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 123 military records available for the last name Burborough. For the veterans among your Burborough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burborough lifespan?

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