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Burdgess Family History

Burdgess 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: Burgess, Burtness, Burress, Burdge, Burges, Burness, Burgers, Burger

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Where is the Burdgess family from?

You can see how Burdgess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burdgess family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Burdgess families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Burdgess families living in Durham. This was about 60% of all the recorded Burdgess's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Burdgess families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Burdgess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burdgess 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Burdgess. 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 5 military records available for the last name Burdgess. For the veterans among your Burdgess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burdgess lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Burdgess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Burdgess in 1960 was 35, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burdgess 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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