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Burhen Family History

Burhen 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: Burden, Buren, Buchen, Burken, Burgen, Burger, Uren, Bullen, Bucher

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Where is the Burhen family from?

You can see how Burhen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burhen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Burhen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Burhen families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Burhen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Burhen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burhen 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 190 census records available for the last name Burhen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burhen 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Burhen. 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 49 military records available for the last name Burhen. For the veterans among your Burhen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burhen lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Burhen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Burhen in 1975 was 61, and 49 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burhen 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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