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Burfert Family History

Burfert 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: Burgert, Burkert, Burger, Burkett, Burgett, Burrer, Burford, Burner

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Where is the Burfert family from?

You can see how Burfert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burfert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Burfert families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Burfert family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Burfert's in USA. New York had the highest population of Burfert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burfert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Burfert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burfert 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Burfert. 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 9 military records available for the last name Burfert. For the veterans among your Burfert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burfert lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Burfert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Burfert in 1969 was 66, and 64 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burfert 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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