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Burrish Family History

Burrish 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: Barrish, Burriss, Burris, Burich, Parrish, Burrier, Burritt, Borish

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Where is the Burrish family from?

You can see how Burrish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burrish family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Burrish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Burrish families living in Iowa. This was about 58% of all the recorded Burrish's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Burrish families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burrish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Burrish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burrish 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Burrish. 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 military records available for the last name Burrish. For the veterans among your Burrish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burrish lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1990, in the United States, Burrish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Burrish in 1972 was 100, and 93 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burrish 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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