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Buriak Family History

Buriak 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: Burak, Burian, Burick, Brick, Barak, Burich, Bulick, Buras, Durick

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Where is the Buriak family from?

You can see how Buriak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buriak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Buriak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Buriak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 44% of all the recorded Buriak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Buriak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buriak 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 Buriak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buriak. 34% of Buriak men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Buriak women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buriak were Miner and Clerk.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Miner
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Kitchenhelp
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Buriak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Buriak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buriak 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Buriak. 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 134 military records available for the last name Buriak. For the veterans among your Buriak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buriak lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Buriak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Buriak in 1959 was 55, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Buriak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buriak 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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