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Burpo Family History

Burpo Surname Meaning

Altered form of southern French Bonrepos: habitational name from Bonrepos, a place in Haute-Garonne.

The surname Bonrepos is very rare in France; it is found mainly in Haute-Garonne.

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


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Where is the Burpo family from?

You can see how Burpo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burpo family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Burpo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Burpo family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Burpo's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Burpo families in 1891.
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What did your Burpo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burpo. 37% of Burpo men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Burpo women worked as a Laundress.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Labor
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Burpo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burpo 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Burpo. 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 438 military records available for the last name Burpo. For the veterans among your Burpo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burpo lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Burpo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Burpo in 1957 was 62, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burpo 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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