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Burscough Family History

Burscough Surname Meaning

From Burscough (Lancs) which is recorded as burgechou and Burscogh in about 1190.

The place-name derives from Old English burh 'fortified place' + Old Scandinavian skógr 'wood'.

See also Biscoe.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Burscough family from?

You can see how Burscough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burscough family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Burscough families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 36 Burscough families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Burscough's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Burscough families in 1891.
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What did your Burscough ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Burscough. 56% of Burscough 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    56%
  • Cotton Weaver
    34%
  • Hotel Cleaner
    12%

What Burscough family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 626 census records available for the last name Burscough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burscough 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Burscough. 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 82 military records available for the last name Burscough. For the veterans among your Burscough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burscough lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Burscough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Burscough in 1962 was 67, and 61 in 1997.

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