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Burau Family History

Burau Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place in Silesia called Burau (now in Poland).

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


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Where is the Burau family from?

You can see how Burau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burau family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Burau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Burau families living in Minnesota. This was about 80% of all the recorded Burau's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Burau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burau 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 Burau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burau. 25% of Burau men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Burau women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farming
    25%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Burau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 548 census records available for the last name Burau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burau 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Burau. 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 285 military records available for the last name Burau. For the veterans among your Burau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burau lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Burau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Burau in 1962 was 85, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burau 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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