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Burfiend Family History

Burfiend 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: Burfield, Barfield, Berfield, Burfeind, Burden, Buren, Bonfield

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Where is the Burfiend family from?

You can see how Burfiend families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burfiend family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Burfiend families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Burfiend families living in California. This was about 53% of all the recorded Burfiend's in USA. California had the highest population of Burfiend families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burfiend 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 Burfiend ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burfiend. 53% of Burfiend men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Burfiend women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burfiend were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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
    53%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Burfiend family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 793 census records available for the last name Burfiend. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burfiend 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Burfiend. 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 128 military records available for the last name Burfiend. For the veterans among your Burfiend ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burfiend lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Burfiend life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Burfiend in 1960 was 71, and 79 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burfiend

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burfiend 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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