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Buermann Family History

Buermann Surname Meaning

German (Bürmann): topographic name from Old High German būr ‘dwelling house’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Buermann family from?

You can see how Buermann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buermann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Buermann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Buermann families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Buermann's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Buermann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buermann 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 Buermann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buermann. 50% of Buermann men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Buermann women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buermann were Salesman and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Buermann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 944 census records available for the last name Buermann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buermann 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 368 immigration records available for the last name Buermann. 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 228 military records available for the last name Buermann. For the veterans among your Buermann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buermann lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Buermann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Buermann in 1964 was 60, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Buermann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buermann 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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