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Burmister Family History

Burmister 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: Burmeister, Burmaster, Burmester, Brister, Bruster, Burrier

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Where is the Burmister family from?

You can see how Burmister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burmister family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Burmister families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Burmister families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Burmister's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Burmister families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burmister 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 Burmister ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Burmister. 100% of Burmister 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Burmister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burmister 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Burmister. 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 120 military records available for the last name Burmister. For the veterans among your Burmister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burmister lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Burmister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Burmister in 1961 was 61, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burmister

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burmister 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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