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Origins of the Burraway surname

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About the Burraways

We have a total number of 281 records for people with the last name Burraway.

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Where do most Burraways live?

In 1921, most Burraways lived in East.


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Interesting facts about Burraways

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 271 records for the Burraway surname. The oldest one dates back to 1939.

Who were Burraways most likely to marry?

Cawlfields

&

Dodsons

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What are the most common Burraway first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Burraways

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

Common Female occupations for Burraways in 1921
Lacemaker

6

Lace Maker

4

Clerical Assistant Grade I

1

General Servant Domestic

1

House Keeper

1

Common Male occupations for Burraways in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

4

Ag Laborer

2

Brickyard Labourer

2

General Labourer

2

Police Constable

2

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