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Burress Family History

Burress Surname Meaning

English (Middlesex and Essex): variant of Burris (see Burrows). This surname is now rare in Britain.

Possibly also an Americanized form of German Börries or Borries or some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Burress family from?

You can see how Burress families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burress family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burress families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 32 Burress families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Burress's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Burress families in 1891.
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What did your Burress ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Burress. 100% of Burress women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Burress. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burress 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 405 immigration records available for the last name Burress. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Burress. For the veterans among your Burress ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burress lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Burress life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Burress in 1949 was 63, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burress 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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