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Buriff Family History

Buriff 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: Burich, Buff, Griff, Turoff, Brief, Boroff, Burian, Riff, Braff, Buri

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Where is the Buriff family from?

You can see how Buriff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buriff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Buriff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Buriff families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Buriff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Buriff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buriff 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 Buriff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Buriff. 100% of Buriff men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Buriff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Buriff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buriff 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Buriff. 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 11 military records available for the last name Buriff. For the veterans among your Buriff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buriff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Buriff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Buriff in 1963 was 79, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buriff 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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