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Bursner Family History

Bursner 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: Burgner, Burner, Burtner, Berner, Turner, Burger, Buchner, Burney

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Where is the Bursner family from?

You can see how Bursner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bursner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bursner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Bursner families living in West Virginia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bursner's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Bursner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Bursner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bursner 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 Bursner. 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 16 military records available for the last name Bursner. For the veterans among your Bursner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bursner lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Bursner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bursner in 1967 was 79, and 77 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bursner 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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