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Burdsal Family History

Burdsal 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: Burdsall, Burda, Birdsall, Burdell, Buda, Burden, Burnham, Bursch

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Where is the Burdsal family from?

You can see how Burdsal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burdsal family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Burdsal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Burdsal families living in Sussex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Burdsal's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Burdsal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burdsal 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 Burdsal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burdsal. 100% of Burdsal men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Burdsal women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Burdsal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 836 census records available for the last name Burdsal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burdsal 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Burdsal. 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 195 military records available for the last name Burdsal. For the veterans among your Burdsal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burdsal lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Burdsal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Burdsal in 1963 was 56, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burdsal 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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