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Burin Family History

Burin 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: Buren, Budin, Brin, Burdin, Turin, Bunin, Burlin, Murin, Gurin

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Where is the Burin family from?

You can see how Burin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Burin families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Burin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Burin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burin 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 Burin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burin. 35% of Burin men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Burin women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burin were Salesman and Maid.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Fisherman
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Burin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Burin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Burin. 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 317 military records available for the last name Burin. For the veterans among your Burin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burin lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Burin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Burin in 1956 was 33, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burin 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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