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Burdock Family History

Burdock Surname Meaning

English: variant of Burdick.

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


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Where is the Burdock family from?

You can see how Burdock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burdock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burdock families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 39 Burdock families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Burdock's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Burdock families in 1891.
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What did your Burdock ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Burdock. 50% of Burdock men worked as a Builders Labourer and 86% of Burdock women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burdock were Gardener and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    50%
  • Gardener
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • None
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    4%

What Burdock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Burdock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burdock 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 519 immigration records available for the last name Burdock. 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 583 military records available for the last name Burdock. For the veterans among your Burdock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burdock lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Burdock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Burdock in 1958 was 56, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burdock 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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