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Burison Family History

Burison 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, Burnison, Brison, Burlison, Burston, Bryson, Nerison, Burton

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Where is the Burison family from?

You can see how Burison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burison family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Burison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 2 Burison families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Burison's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Burison families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burison 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 142 census records available for the last name Burison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burison 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Burison. 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 13 military records available for the last name Burison. For the veterans among your Burison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burison lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Burison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Burison in 1971 was 62, and 52 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burison 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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