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Burrick Family History

Burrick 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: Burick, Burwick, Butrick, Burdick, Barrick, Herrick, Brick, Burich

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Where is the Burrick family from?

You can see how Burrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burrick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Burrick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Burrick family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Burrick's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Burrick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burrick 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 Burrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burrick. 25% of Burrick men worked as a Machine Hand.

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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

  • Machine Hand
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%

What Burrick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 377 census records available for the last name Burrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burrick 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Burrick. 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 51 military records available for the last name Burrick. For the veterans among your Burrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burrick lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Burrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Burrick in 1965 was 66, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burrick 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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