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Burrhus Family History

Burrhus 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, Burrows, Burres, Burress, Burriss, Burris, Burruss

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Where is the Burrhus family from?

You can see how Burrhus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burrhus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Burrhus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Burrhus families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Burrhus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Burrhus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burrhus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Burrhus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burrhus. 34% of Burrhus men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Photo Engraver
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Burrhus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 553 census records available for the last name Burrhus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burrhus 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Burrhus. 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 110 military records available for the last name Burrhus. For the veterans among your Burrhus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burrhus lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Burrhus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Burrhus in 1971 was 62, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burrhus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burrhus 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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