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Burdew Family History

Burdew 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: Burden, Burlew, Burger, Bunde, Buren, Burge, Burney, Burke, Burley

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Where is the Burdew family from?

You can see how Burdew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burdew family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Burdew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Burdew families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Burdew's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Burdew families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burdew surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Burdew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burdew 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Burdew. 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 18 military records available for the last name Burdew. For the veterans among your Burdew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burdew lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1986, in the United States, Burdew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Burdew in 1977 was 57, and 64 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burdew 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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