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Burpoe Family History

Burpoe 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: Burpo, Burpee, Burhoe, Burge, Burke, Burson, Burhop, Burton, Burgo

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Where is the Burpoe family from?

You can see how Burpoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burpoe family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Burpoe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Burpoe family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Burpoe's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Burpoe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burpoe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Burpoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burpoe 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 immigration records available for the last name Burpoe. 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 18 military records available for the last name Burpoe. For the veterans among your Burpoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burpoe lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2000, in the United States, Burpoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Burpoe in 1957 was 59, and 74 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burpoe 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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