Burds Family History

Burds Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Burns, Buras, Burda, Burdo, Burd, Burts, Burdi, Bures, Burks, Buros

2,000 record(s) for Burds

704	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
77	Military Records
32	Immigration Records
636	Census and Voter Lists
703	Member Trees

Where is the Burds family from?

You can see how Burds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burds family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Burds families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Burds families living in Iowa. This was about 19% of all the recorded Burds's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Burds families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burds surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Burds ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burds.

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

50%

Farmer

36%

Carpenter

15%

What Burds family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 636 census records available for the last name Burds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burds census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 32 immigration records available for the last name Burds. 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.

Military Records

There are 77 military records available for the last name Burds. For the veterans among your Burds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Burds lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Burds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Burds in 1963 was 74, and 75 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burds 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.