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Burme Family History

Burme 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: Burge, Burke, Burse, Burne, Barre, Bury, Burger, Burr, Bunde, Budge

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Where is the Burme family from?

You can see how Burme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burme family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Burme families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Burme family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Burme's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Burme families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burme 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 108 census records available for the last name Burme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burme 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Burme. 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 21 military records available for the last name Burme. For the veterans among your Burme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burme lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burme 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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