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Burra Family History

Burra Surname Meaning

see Burrow.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Burra family from?

You can see how Burra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burra family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Burra families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Burra families living in Westmorland. This was about 39% of all the recorded Burra's in United Kingdom. Westmorland had the highest population of Burra families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burra 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 Burra ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Burra. 67% of Burra 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
    67%
  • Private Means
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Burra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burra 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Burra. 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 116 military records available for the last name Burra. For the veterans among your Burra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burra lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Burra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Burra in 1963 was 68, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burra 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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