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Burmiston Family History

Burmiston 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: Burston, Ormiston, Burnison, Humiston, Burlison, Brinton, Hurston

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Where is the Burmiston family from?

You can see how Burmiston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burmiston family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Burmiston families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Burmiston family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Burmiston's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Burmiston families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Burmiston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burmiston 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Burmiston. 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 8 military records available for the last name Burmiston. For the veterans among your Burmiston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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