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Burriss Family History

Burriss Surname Meaning

English: variant of Burris. Probably also an Americanized form of German Börries or Borries or some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Burriss family from?

You can see how Burriss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burriss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burriss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Burriss families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Burriss's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Burriss families in 1891.
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What did your Burriss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Burriss. 100% of Burriss women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Burriss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burriss 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 431 immigration records available for the last name Burriss. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Burriss. For the veterans among your Burriss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burriss lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Burriss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Burriss in 1950 was 27, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burriss 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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