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Burm Family History

Burm 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: Bury, Burr, Burg, Burt, Bur, Burk, Burd, Buro, Buri, Hurm

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Where is the Burm family from?

You can see how Burm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burm family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 36 Burm families living in Norfolk. This was about 23% of all the recorded Burm's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Burm families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Burm ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Burm. 100% of Burm women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Burm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burm 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 497 immigration records available for the last name Burm. 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 563 military records available for the last name Burm. For the veterans among your Burm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burm lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Burm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Burm in 1957 was 53, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burm

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burm 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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