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Burhop Family History

Burhop Surname Meaning

North German: topographic name from Middle Low German būr ‘farmer peasant’ + hōp ‘pile’ or as a suffix in placenames ‘gathering assembly’.

The term hōp is a common element in placenames of the northwestern coastal area of Germany for example Hope, Hoopen, Hoople.

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


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Where is the Burhop family from?

You can see how Burhop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burhop family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Burhop families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Burhop families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Burhop's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Burhop families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burhop surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Burhop ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burhop. 22% of Burhop men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Burhop women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burhop were Farmer and Retired.

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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

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Retired
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Burhop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burhop 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 326 immigration records available for the last name Burhop. 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 272 military records available for the last name Burhop. For the veterans among your Burhop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burhop lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Burhop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Burhop in 1963 was 70, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burhop 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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