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Buraas Family History

Buraas 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: Buras, Barlas, Barbas, Burns, Barabas, Bras, Bouras, Kuras, Burak

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Where is the Buraas family from?

You can see how Buraas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buraas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Buraas family living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Buraas's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Buraas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buraas 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 Buraas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Buraas. 100% of Buraas men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Buraas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Buraas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buraas 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Buraas. 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 22 military records available for the last name Buraas. For the veterans among your Buraas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buraas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Buraas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Buraas in 1963 was 71, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Buraas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buraas 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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