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Burans Family History

Burans Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Burns, Buras, Burhans, Buran, Burant, Brand, Buren, Bras, Krans

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Where is the Burans family from?

You can see how Burans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burans family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Burans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Burans family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Burans's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Burans families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Burans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burans. 100% of Burans men worked as a Baker.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Baker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Burans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burans census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 19 immigration records available for the last name Burans. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Burans. For the veterans among your Burans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burans lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Burans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Burans in 1978 was 96, and 57 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burans 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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