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Burrest Family History

Burrest 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: Burres, Burress, Forrest, Barrett, Current, Burgess, Burkett, Burrell

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Where is the Burrest family from?

You can see how Burrest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burrest family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Burrest family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Burrest's in USA. New York had the highest population of Burrest families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burrest surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Burrest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burrest 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Burrest. 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 5 military records available for the last name Burrest. For the veterans among your Burrest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burrest lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1987, in the United States, Burrest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Burrest in 1983 was 68, and 71 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burrest 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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