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Burdy Family History

Burdy Name 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: Bury, Purdy, Burda, Bardy, Burry, Burgy, Burdo, Burd, Burby, Burdi

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Where is the Burdy family from?

You can see how Burdy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burdy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Burdy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 21 Burdy families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Burdy's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Burdy families in 1911.
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What did your Burdy ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Burdy. 60% of Burdy men worked as a Fisherman. .

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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 1921

  • Fisherman
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Burdy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burdy 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 323 immigration records available for the last name Burdy. 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 276 military records available for the last name Burdy. For the veterans among your Burdy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burdy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Burdy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Burdy in 1963 was 80, and 63 in 2003.

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