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Burbaum Family History

Burbaum 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: Buxbaum, Birnbaum, Burbank, Burbage, Burham, Bierbaum, Bureau, Burba

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Where is the Burbaum family from?

You can see how Burbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burbaum family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Burbaum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Burbaum families living in Iowa. This was about 38% of all the recorded Burbaum's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Burbaum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burbaum 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 Burbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burbaum. 38% of Burbaum men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Farm
    25%

What Burbaum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 518 census records available for the last name Burbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burbaum 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Burbaum. 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 67 military records available for the last name Burbaum. For the veterans among your Burbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burbaum lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Burbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Burbaum in 1974 was 68, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burbaum 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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