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Bursaw Family History

Bursaw 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: Burcaw, Bursch, Buras, Burson, Burak, Burman, Burda, Busa, Bussan

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Where is the Bursaw family from?

You can see how Bursaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bursaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bursaw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Bursaw families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bursaw's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bursaw families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bursaw 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 Bursaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bursaw. 72% of Bursaw 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
    72%
  • Mechanic
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

What Bursaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 863 census records available for the last name Bursaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bursaw 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Bursaw. 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 255 military records available for the last name Bursaw. For the veterans among your Bursaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bursaw lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Bursaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bursaw in 1961 was 54, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bursaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bursaw 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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