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Burmann Family History

Burmann 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: Bermann, Burman, Barmann, Bumann, Bormann, Buermann, Berman, Furman

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Where is the Burmann family from?

You can see how Burmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Burmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Burmann families living in Essex. This was about 88% of all the recorded Burmann's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Burmann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burmann 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 Burmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burmann. 42% of Burmann men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Burmann women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burmann were Rancher and Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Rancher
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Burmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Burmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burmann 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Burmann. 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 894 military records available for the last name Burmann. For the veterans among your Burmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burmann lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Burmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Burmann in 1964 was 71, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burmann 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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