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Bourisk Family History

Bourisk 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: Boris, Bouras, Borish, Kouris, Bourns, Borris, Brisk, Burick, Morris

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Where is the Bourisk family from?

You can see how Bourisk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bourisk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Bourisk families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Bourisk's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Bourisk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bourisk 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 51 census records available for the last name Bourisk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bourisk 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Bourisk. 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 26 military records available for the last name Bourisk. For the veterans among your Bourisk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bourisk lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Bourisk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bourisk in 1967 was 56, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bourisk 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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