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Burdell Family History

Burdell Name Meaning

English (Nottinghamshire): variant of Burdall a habitational name from Burdale (East Yorkshire) early recorded as Breddale.

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


Similar surnames: Bardell, Brodell, Bodell, Purcell, Burden, Durnell, Turrell, Borell

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Where is the Burdell family from?

You can see how Burdell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burdell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burdell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Burdell families living in Ontario. This was about 39% of all the recorded Burdell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Burdell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burdell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Burdell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burdell. 36% of Burdell men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Burdell women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burdell were Painter and Housework. .

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Painter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Cook
    15%
  • Housework
    10%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Burdell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burdell 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 502 immigration records available for the last name Burdell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Burdell. For the veterans among your Burdell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burdell lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Burdell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Burdell in 1960 was 61, and 91 in 2004.

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