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Burmeiste Family History

Burmeiste 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: Burmeister, Burmester, Burnette, Fuhrmeister, Baumeister, Burmaster

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Where is the Burmeiste family from?

You can see how Burmeiste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burmeiste family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Burmeiste family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Burmeiste's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Burmeiste families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Burmeiste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burmeiste 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Burmeiste. 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 1 military records available for the last name Burmeiste. For the veterans among your Burmeiste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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