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Burdis Family History

Burdis Surname Meaning

English (Durham and Northumberland): habitational name from a former vernacular English name for Bordeaux, the seaport on the southwest coast of France, which had an important trading relationship with England from the Middle Ages onward.

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


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Where is the Burdis family from?

You can see how Burdis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burdis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Burdis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 106 Burdis families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Burdis's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Burdis families in 1891.
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What did your Burdis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Burdis. 40% of Burdis men worked as a General Labourer and 91% of Burdis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burdis were Bricklayer and Housewife.

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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

  • General Labourer
    40%
  • Coal Trimmer
    20%
  • Hairdresser
    20%
  • Bricklayer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Burdis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burdis 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 510 immigration records available for the last name Burdis. 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 316 military records available for the last name Burdis. For the veterans among your Burdis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burdis lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Burdis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Burdis in 1955 was 54, and 66 in 2004.

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