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Burber Family History

Burber 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: Burger, Barber, Furber, Burrer, Surber, Burner, Berber, Burker

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Where is the Burber family from?

You can see how Burber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burber family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Burber families living in Berkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Burber's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Burber families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burber 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 Burber ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Burber. 100% of Burber women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Burber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burber 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Burber. 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 124 military records available for the last name Burber. For the veterans among your Burber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burber lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Burber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Burber in 1972 was 89, and 77 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burber

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burber 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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