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Origins of the Burdis surname

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We have a total number of 2962 records for people with the last name Burdis.

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Where do most Burdises live?

In 1921, most Burdises lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about Burdises

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We have 2,710 records for the Burdis surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Burdises most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Burdis first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Jane

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Common jobs for Burdises

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Burdises in 1921
Dressmaker

14

Domestic Servant

12

At School

7

General Servant Domestic

7

Servant

5

Common Male occupations for Burdises in 1921
Coal Miner

17

Coal Trimmer

10

Coal Miner Hewer

9

Farm Labourer

9

General Labourer

8

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