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Burmingham Family History

Burmingham Surname Meaning

see Birmingham.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Burmingham family from?

You can see how Burmingham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burmingham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burmingham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 32 Burmingham families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Burmingham's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Burmingham families in 1891.
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What did your Burmingham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Burmingham. 100% of Burmingham 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Burmingham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burmingham 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 432 immigration records available for the last name Burmingham. 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 378 military records available for the last name Burmingham. For the veterans among your Burmingham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burmingham lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Burmingham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Burmingham in 1953 was 40, and 45 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burmingham 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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