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Burrice Family History

Burrice 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: Burich, Brice, Currie, Burrier, Burritt, Burridge, Burbine, Barrie

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Where is the Burrice family from?

You can see how Burrice families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burrice family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Burrice families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Burrice family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Burrice's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Burrice families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burrice surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Burrice ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burrice. 34% of Burrice 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%
  • Labor
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Burrice. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burrice 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Burrice. 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 52 military records available for the last name Burrice. For the veterans among your Burrice ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burrice lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Burrice life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Burrice in 1965 was 87, and 92 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burrice 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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