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Buries Family History

Buries 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: Burres, Bries, Bures, Burges, Burkes, Burnes, Barnes, Boris, Burger

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Where is the Buries family from?

You can see how Buries families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buries family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Buries families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Buries family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Buries's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Buries families in 1891.
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What did your Buries ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Buries. 60% of Buries men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Buries. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buries 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Buries. 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 58 military records available for the last name Buries. For the veterans among your Buries ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buries lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Buries life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Buries in 1971 was 80, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buries 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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