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Burmester Family History

Burmester Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Burmeister.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Burmester family from?

You can see how Burmester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burmester family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Burmester families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Burmester families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Burmester's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Burmester families in 1891.
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What did your Burmester ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Burmester. 100% of Burmester 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

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Burmester. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Burmester. For the veterans among your Burmester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burmester lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Burmester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Burmester in 1954 was 49, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burmester 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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