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Bursky Family History

Bursky 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: Barsky, Bursey, Burski, Gursky, Burky, Bury, Bursch, Bussey, Burney

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Where is the Bursky family from?

You can see how Bursky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bursky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bursky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Bursky families living in New York. This was about 73% of all the recorded Bursky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bursky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bursky 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 Bursky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bursky. 37% of Bursky men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Bursky women worked as a Cashier.

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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

  • Salesman
    37%
  • Machinist
    28%
  • Machine Operator
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    100%

What Bursky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 424 census records available for the last name Bursky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bursky 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Bursky. 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 132 military records available for the last name Bursky. For the veterans among your Bursky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bursky lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Bursky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bursky in 1965 was 66, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bursky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bursky 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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