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Burbridge Name Meaning

English: habitational name from Boroughbridge (North Yorkshire). In southern England it may be a variant of the habitational name Burbage altered by folk etymology.

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


Similar surnames: Burridge, Surridge, Burbidge, Herridge, Buckridge, Corbridge

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Where is the Burbridge family from?

You can see how Burbridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burbridge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burbridge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 14 Burbridge families living in Ontario. This was about 22% of all the recorded Burbridge's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Burbridge families in 1911.
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What did your Burbridge ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Burbridge. 34% of Burbridge men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Burbridge women worked as an Operator. .

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Labourer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Burbridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burbridge 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Burbridge. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Burbridge. For the veterans among your Burbridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burbridge lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Burbridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Burbridge in 1947 was 37, and 73 in 2004.

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