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Burraus Family History

Burraus 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: Burrus, Burrous, Buras, Burrows, Barras, Burhans, Burres, Burress

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Where is the Burraus family from?

You can see how Burraus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burraus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Burraus families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Burraus families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Burraus's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Burraus families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Burraus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burraus 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Burraus. 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 4 military records available for the last name Burraus. For the veterans among your Burraus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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