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Burraston Family History

Burraston Surname Meaning

see Boraston.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Burraston family from?

You can see how Burraston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burraston family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Burraston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Burraston families living in Herefordshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Burraston's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Burraston families in 1891.
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What did your Burraston ancestors do for a living?

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

What Burraston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Burraston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burraston 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Burraston. 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 101 military records available for the last name Burraston. For the veterans among your Burraston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burraston lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Burraston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Burraston in 1954 was 44, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burraston 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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