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Burran Family History

Burran 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: Burman, Burian, Curran, Buran, Burgan, Burr, Bryan, Verran, Burden

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Where is the Burran family from?

You can see how Burran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burran families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Burran families living in Yorkshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Burran's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Burran families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burran 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 Burran ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Burran. 100% of Burran 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Burran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burran 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 303 immigration records available for the last name Burran. 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 159 military records available for the last name Burran. For the veterans among your Burran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burran lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Burran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Burran in 1963 was 73, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burran

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burran 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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