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Burhorn Family History

Burhorn 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: Burson, Burhop, Burton, Buron, Burford, Berghorn, Burdon, Burnor

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Where is the Burhorn family from?

You can see how Burhorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burhorn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Burhorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Burhorn families living in Missouri. This was about 53% of all the recorded Burhorn's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Burhorn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burhorn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Burhorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burhorn 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Burhorn. 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 33 military records available for the last name Burhorn. For the veterans among your Burhorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burhorn lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Burhorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Burhorn in 1972 was 70, and 87 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burhorn 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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