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Burrage Family History

Burrage Surname Meaning

English: from the Old English personal name Burgrīc (from burg ‘fortress’ + rīce ‘rule powerful’).

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


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Where is the Burrage family from?

You can see how Burrage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burrage family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burrage families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 140 Burrage families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Burrage's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Burrage families in 1891.
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What did your Burrage ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Burrage. 14% of Burrage men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Burrage women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burrage were Incapacitated and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Retired
    12%
  • Builders Labourer
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Office Cleaner
    2%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Burrage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burrage 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Burrage. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Burrage. For the veterans among your Burrage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burrage lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Burrage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Burrage in 1949 was 34, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burrage 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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