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Burmahl Family History

Burmahl 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, Urdahl, Berdahl, Burich, Strahl, Bursch, Berman, Brahm, Buras

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Where is the Burmahl family from?

You can see how Burmahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burmahl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Burmahl family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Burmahl's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Burmahl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burmahl 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 Burmahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burmahl. 60% of Burmahl 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%
  • Salesman
    40%

What Burmahl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Burmahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burmahl 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Burmahl. 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 24 military records available for the last name Burmahl. For the veterans among your Burmahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burmahl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Burmahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Burmahl in 1963 was 79, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burmahl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burmahl 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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