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Burdit Family History

Burdit 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: Burdin, Burdi, Burditt, Burden, Budin, Burt, Burritt, Burda, Burlin

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Where is the Burdit family from?

You can see how Burdit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burdit family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Burdit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Burdit family living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Burdit's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Burdit families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burdit 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 654 census records available for the last name Burdit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burdit 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 Burdit. 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 77 military records available for the last name Burdit. For the veterans among your Burdit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burdit lifespan?

Average Burdit life expectancy in 1994 was 44 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burdit 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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