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Burdey Family History

Burdey 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: Burden, Burney, Burley, Bursey, Burkey, Burbey, Bury, Burger, Barley

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Where is the Burdey family from?

You can see how Burdey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burdey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Burdey families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Burdey family living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Burdey's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Burdey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burdey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Burdey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burdey 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Burdey. 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 40 military records available for the last name Burdey. For the veterans among your Burdey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burdey lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Burdey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Burdey in 1972 was 59, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burdey ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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