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Burdell Family History

Burdell Surname Meaning

English (Nottinghamshire): variant of Burdall a habitational name from Burdale (East Yorkshire) early recorded as Breddale.

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


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Where is the Burdell family from?

You can see how Burdell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burdell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burdell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 45 Burdell families living in Leicestershire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Burdell's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Burdell families in 1891.
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What did your Burdell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Boot Repairer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Burdell. 100% of Burdell men worked as a Boot Repairer and 94% of Burdell 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

  • Boot Repairer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Household Duties
    7%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Burdell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burdell 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 502 immigration records available for the last name Burdell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Burdell. For the veterans among your Burdell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burdell lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Burdell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Burdell in 1960 was 61, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burdell 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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