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Burdman Family History

Burdman 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: Burman, Burgman, Budman, Burkman, Hardman, Burden, Herdman, Berman

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Where is the Burdman family from?

You can see how Burdman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burdman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Burdman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Burdman families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Burdman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Burdman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burdman 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 Burdman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burdman. 34% of Burdman men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Burdman women worked as a Saleswoman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burdman were Farmer and Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    27%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    34%
  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Housework
    23%

What Burdman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 957 census records available for the last name Burdman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burdman 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 379 immigration records available for the last name Burdman. 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 74 military records available for the last name Burdman. For the veterans among your Burdman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burdman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Burdman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Burdman in 1964 was 63, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burdman 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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