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Bursher Family History

Bursher 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: Busher, Burgher, Burcher, Burger, Usher, Bucher, Bircher, Purser

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Where is the Bursher family from?

You can see how Bursher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bursher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bursher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Bursher families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bursher's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bursher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bursher 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 Bursher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Printer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bursher. 100% of Bursher men worked as a Printer.

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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

  • Printer
    100%

What Bursher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Bursher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bursher 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Bursher. 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 Bursher. For the veterans among your Bursher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bursher lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1987, in the United States, Bursher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bursher in 1973 was 55, and 70 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bursher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bursher 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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