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Burbson Family History

Burbson 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: Burson, Burston, Bourbon, Bryson, Burton, Bernson, Buisson, Buron

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Where is the Burbson family from?

You can see how Burbson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burbson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Burbson family living in Tennessee. This was about 50% of all the recorded Burbson's in USA. Tennessee and 1 other state had the highest population of Burbson families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Burbson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burbson 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Burbson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Burbson. For the veterans among your Burbson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burbson

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