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Burrough Family History

Burrough Surname Meaning

English (southwestern): variant of Burrow.

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


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Where is the Burrough family from?

You can see how Burrough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burrough family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burrough families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 115 Burrough families living in London. This was about 15% of all the recorded Burrough's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Burrough families in 1891.
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What did your Burrough ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Burrough. 22% of Burrough men worked as a Farmer and 78% of Burrough women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burrough were Old Age Pensioner and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Railway Clerk
    7%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Burrough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burrough 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Burrough. 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 Burrough. For the veterans among your Burrough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burrough lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Burrough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Burrough in 1953 was 45, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burrough 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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