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Burries Family History

Burries 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: Burrier, Burres, Burriss, Burris, Borries, Burrows, Currie, Burritt

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Where is the Burries family from?

You can see how Burries families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burries family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burries families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Burries families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Burries's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Burries families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burries 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 Burries ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burries. 31% of Burries men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Burries women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burries were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Burries. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burries 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Burries. 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 188 military records available for the last name Burries. For the veterans among your Burries ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burries lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Burries life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Burries in 1964 was 69, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burries 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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