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Burdash Family History

Burdash 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: Buras, Burda, Barash, Brash, Bordas, Kardash, Buresh, Burbach, Dudash

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Where is the Burdash family from?

You can see how Burdash families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burdash family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Burdash family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Burdash's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Burdash families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burdash surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Burdash ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burdash. 60% of Burdash men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%
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Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Burdash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burdash 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Burdash. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 122 military records available for the last name Burdash. For the veterans among your Burdash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burdash lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Burdash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Burdash in 1951 was 50, and 89 in 2004.

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