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Burbon Family History

Burbon 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: Bourbon, Burson, Burton, Buron, Burdon, Borbon, Burgon, Urbon, Baron

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Where is the Burbon family from?

You can see how Burbon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burbon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Burbon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Burbon families living in Missouri. This was about 36% of all the recorded Burbon's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Burbon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burbon 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 Burbon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burbon. 100% of Burbon men 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Burbon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burbon 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Burbon. 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 52 military records available for the last name Burbon. For the veterans among your Burbon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burbon lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Burbon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Burbon in 1974 was 64, and 71 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burbon 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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