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Burras Family History

Burras Surname Meaning

see Burrows.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Burras family from?

You can see how Burras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burras family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burras families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 57 Burras families living in Yorkshire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Burras's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Burras families in 1891.
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What did your Burras ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailors Cutter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Burras. 50% of Burras men worked as a Tailors Cutter and 76% of Burras women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burras were Engineers Salesman and Housewife.

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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

  • Tailors Cutter
    50%
  • Engineers Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    8%
  • Domestic Duties
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Burras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burras 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 368 immigration records available for the last name Burras. 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 496 military records available for the last name Burras. For the veterans among your Burras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burras lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Burras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Burras in 1964 was 68, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burras 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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