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Burrie Family History

Burrie 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: Currie, Burrier, Barrie, Berrie, Burris, Burri, Murrie, Barre, Burr

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Where is the Burrie family from?

You can see how Burrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burrie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Burrie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Burrie families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Burrie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Burrie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burrie 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 Burrie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burrie. 32% of Burrie men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Burrie women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burrie were Truck Driver and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Housework
    10%

What Burrie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Burrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burrie 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 346 immigration records available for the last name Burrie. 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 196 military records available for the last name Burrie. For the veterans among your Burrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burrie lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Burrie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Burrie in 1956 was 82, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burrie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burrie 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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