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Burmood Family History

Burmood 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: Burford, Burgoon, Burston, Brook, Wormwood, Blood, Harwood, Burrows

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Where is the Burmood family from?

You can see how Burmood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burmood family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Burmood families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Burmood families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Burmood's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Burmood families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burmood 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 Burmood ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burmood. 65% of Burmood men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    65%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%

What Burmood family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 879 census records available for the last name Burmood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burmood 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Burmood. 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 71 military records available for the last name Burmood. For the veterans among your Burmood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burmood lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Burmood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Burmood in 1962 was 75, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burmood

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burmood 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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