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Burbliss Family History

Burbliss 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: Burriss, Burgess, Bliss, Bayliss, Burling, Bullis, Burlin, Curless

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Where is the Burbliss family from?

You can see how Burbliss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burbliss family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Burbliss family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Burbliss's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Burbliss families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burbliss 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 Burbliss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Receptionist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burbliss. 100% of Burbliss women worked as a Receptionist.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Receptionist
    100%

What Burbliss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Burbliss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burbliss 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Burbliss. 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 8 military records available for the last name Burbliss. For the veterans among your Burbliss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burbliss lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Burbliss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Burbliss in 1963 was 80, and 89 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burbliss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burbliss 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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