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Burpee Family History

Burpee Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Birkby (via the intermediate form Burkby).

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


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Where is the Burpee family from?

You can see how Burpee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burpee family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burpee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Burpee families living in Cheshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Burpee's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Burpee families in 1891.
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What did your Burpee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burpee. 27% of Burpee men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Burpee women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burpee were Machinist and Stenographer.

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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
    27%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    21%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Stenographer
    11%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Burpee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burpee 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Burpee. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Burpee. For the veterans among your Burpee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burpee lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Burpee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Burpee in 1954 was 48, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burpee 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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