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Burrey Family History

Burrey Surname Meaning

see Burry.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Burrey family from?

You can see how Burrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burrey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Burrey families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Burrey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Burrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burrey 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 Burrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Decorator and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Burrey. 100% of Burrey men worked as a House Decorator and 100% of Burrey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • House Decorator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Burrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Burrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burrey 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Burrey. 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 160 military records available for the last name Burrey. For the veterans among your Burrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burrey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Burrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Burrey in 1964 was 89, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burrey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burrey 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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