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Bureh Family History

Bureh 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: Buren, Burch, Burgh, Buresh, Burek, Bures, Burel, Borel, Turek, Bury

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Where is the Bureh family from?

You can see how Bureh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bureh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bureh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Bureh families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bureh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bureh families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 633 census records available for the last name Bureh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bureh 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Bureh. 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 Bureh. For the veterans among your Bureh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bureh lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bureh 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bureh

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