Origins of the Burroughs surname
About the Burroughses
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Interesting facts about Burroughs
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Burroughs surname. The oldest one dates back to .
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William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Burroughses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Burroughses in 1921
Living On Own Means
44
Dressmaker
30
General Servant
25
Laundress
22
Housemaid Domestic
20
Common male occupations for Burroughses in 1921
Carpenter
52
Farmer
49
Farm Hands
41
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
39
Agricultural Labourer
32
