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Burwan Family History

Burwan 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: Burman, Burian, Buran, Burgan, Bryan, Burden, Berman, Buren, Urban

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Where is the Burwan family from?

You can see how Burwan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burwan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Burwan family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Burwan's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Burwan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burwan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Burwan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burwan 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Burwan. 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 8 military records available for the last name Burwan. For the veterans among your Burwan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burwan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Burwan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Burwan in 1969 was 78, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burwan 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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