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Burdge Family History

Burdge Surname Meaning

English (Somerset): variant of Burge.

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


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Where is the Burdge family from?

You can see how Burdge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burdge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burdge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 73 Burdge families living in Somerset. This was about 43% of all the recorded Burdge's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Burdge families in 1891.
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What did your Burdge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Burdge. 50% of Burdge men worked as a Farmer and 83% of Burdge women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burdge were Retired Farmer and Private Means.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Dairy Farmer
    34%
  • Retired Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Domestic Duties
    8%
  • Farmer
    5%
  • Private Means
    5%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Burdge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burdge 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 842 immigration records available for the last name Burdge. 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 Burdge. For the veterans among your Burdge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burdge lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Burdge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Burdge in 1960 was 52, and 77 in 2004.

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