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Burstow Family History

Burstow Surname Meaning

from Burstow (Surrey). The place-name is Old English burg-stōw ‘place with an earthwork or fortification’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Burstow family from?

You can see how Burstow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burstow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Burstow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Burstow families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Burstow's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Burstow families in 1911.
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What did your Burstow ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Burstow. 100% of Burstow men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Burstow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burstow 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Burstow. 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 438 military records available for the last name Burstow. For the veterans among your Burstow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burstow lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Burstow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Burstow in 1972 was 56, and 80 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burstow 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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