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Burby Family History

Burby Surname Meaning

English: probably a shortened form of Burbage.

Americanized form of French Bérubé (see Berube).

Compare Burbee and Burbey.

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


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Where is the Burby family from?

You can see how Burby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 53 Burby families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Burby's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Burby families in 1891.
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What did your Burby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Burby. 89% of Burby 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
    89%
  • Housewife
    12%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Burby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burby 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 729 immigration records available for the last name Burby. 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 619 military records available for the last name Burby. For the veterans among your Burby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burby lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Burby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Burby in 1950 was 50, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burby 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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