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Burvil Family History

Burvil 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: Purvis, Burdin, Burlin, Burgin, Burkel, Buri, Baril, Burgi, Burgio

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Where is the Burvil family from?

You can see how Burvil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burvil family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Burvil families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Burvil family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Burvil's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Burvil families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Burvil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burvil 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Burvil. 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 1 military records available for the last name Burvil. For the veterans among your Burvil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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