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Burria Family History

Burria 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: Burris, Burri, Burr, Borra, Barra, Barcia, Currie, Burrier, Burdin

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Where is the Burria family from?

You can see how Burria families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burria family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Burria family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Burria's in USA. California had the highest population of Burria families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burria 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 Burria ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burria. 44% of Burria men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Burria women worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Carpenter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Burria family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Burria. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burria 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 Burria. 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 3 military records available for the last name Burria. For the veterans among your Burria ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burria lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burria

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