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Burdiss Family History

Burdiss 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: Burriss, Burgess, Burdin, Burkins, Burress, Burris, Burdi, Burruss

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Where is the Burdiss family from?

You can see how Burdiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burdiss family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Burdiss families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 68 Burdiss families living in Durham. This was about 85% of all the recorded Burdiss's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Burdiss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burdiss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Burdiss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Burdiss. 100% of Burdiss 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 677 census records available for the last name Burdiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burdiss 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Burdiss. 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 138 military records available for the last name Burdiss. For the veterans among your Burdiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burdiss lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Burdiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Burdiss in 1965 was 59, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burdiss 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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