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Burfein Family History

Burfein 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: Burfeind, Burden, Buren, Burdin, Burlin, Buffin, Burgin, Burkeen

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Where is the Burfein family from?

You can see how Burfein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burfein family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Burfein family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Burfein's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Burfein families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Burfein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burfein 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Burfein. 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 1 military records available for the last name Burfein. For the veterans among your Burfein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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