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Burdeshaw Family History

Burdeshaw Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Bourdejeau itself a variant of Bourdageau which is a derivative of Bourdage (see Bordage).

Compare Birdashaw Birdyshaw and Burdyshaw.

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


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Where is the Burdeshaw family from?

You can see how Burdeshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burdeshaw family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Burdeshaw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 22 Burdeshaw families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Burdeshaw's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Burdeshaw families in 1880.
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What did your Burdeshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Burdeshaw. 100% of Burdeshaw 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Burdeshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burdeshaw 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Burdeshaw. 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 377 military records available for the last name Burdeshaw. For the veterans among your Burdeshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burdeshaw lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Burdeshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Burdeshaw in 1953 was 38, and 46 in 2004.

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