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Burdo Name Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Burda. In some instances, possibly an altered spelling of the French surname Burdeau, a topographic name derived from Borde, or perhaps of Bordeau.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Buro, Burda, Bourdo, Bird, Burd, Burdon, Bury, Burry, Bardon, Burpo

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Burdo Family Origin

Where is the Burdo family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Burdo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burdo family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burdo families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Burdo families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Burdo's in the USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Burdo families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burdo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Burdo Family Occupations

    What did your Burdo ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Burdo family was Black Smith. The most common Burdo occupation in the USA was Farmer. 26% of Burdo's were Farmers. Farmer, Laborer and Keeping House were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Burdo.

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    • Farmer

      26%

    • Laborer

      17%

    • Keeping House

      9%

    • Black Smith

      4%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Burdo ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Burdo Historical Records

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    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Burdo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burdo census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Burdo. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Burdo. For the veterans among your Burdo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Burdo Life Expectancy

    What is the average Burdo lifespan?

    Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Burdo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Burdo in 1958 was 33, and 64 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burdo

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burdo 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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