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Burmiester Family History

Burmiester 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: Burmester, Burmeister, Burmaster, Riester, Brester, Priester

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Where is the Burmiester family from?

You can see how Burmiester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burmiester family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Burmiester families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Burmiester families living in Iowa. This was about 28% of all the recorded Burmiester's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Burmiester families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burmiester 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 Burmiester ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burmiester. 55% of Burmiester men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Burmiester women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Burmiester family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 582 census records available for the last name Burmiester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burmiester 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Burmiester. 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 43 military records available for the last name Burmiester. For the veterans among your Burmiester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burmiester lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1991, in the United States, Burmiester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Burmiester in 1963 was 72, and 74 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burmiester

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burmiester 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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