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Burrige Family History

Burrige 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: Burridge, Burrage, Surridge, Burge, Currie, Burrier, Burritt, Burbine

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Where is the Burrige family from?

You can see how Burrige families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burrige family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Burrige families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Burrige families living in Hampshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Burrige's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Burrige families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Burrige. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burrige 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Burrige. 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 20 military records available for the last name Burrige. For the veterans among your Burrige ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burrige lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1983, in the United States, Burrige life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Burrige in 1958 was 52, and 71 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burrige 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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