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Burma Family History

Burma 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: Burman, Burda, Surma, Burba, Burka, Buma, Mura, Bury, Bara, Barca

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Where is the Burma family from?

You can see how Burma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burma family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Burma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Burma families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Burma's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Burma families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burma 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 Burma ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fitter turner (munitions) and Machinist (garment) were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Burma. 100% of Burma men worked as a Fitter turner (munitions) and 50% of Burma women worked as a Machinist (garment).

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Fitter turner (munitions)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Machinist (garment)
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Burma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Burma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burma 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Burma. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Burma. For the veterans among your Burma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burma lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Burma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Burma in 1943 was 66, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burma

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burma 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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