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Burrs Family History

Burrs Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Burr with the addition of excrescent -s or perhaps of Burrows.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Burrs family from?

You can see how Burrs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burrs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burrs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Burrs families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Burrs's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Burrs families in 1891.
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What did your Burrs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Burrs. 100% of Burrs 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Burrs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burrs 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 341 immigration records available for the last name Burrs. 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 525 military records available for the last name Burrs. For the veterans among your Burrs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burrs lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Burrs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Burrs in 1964 was 74, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burrs 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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