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Bursay Family History

Bursay 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: Bursey, Bury, Barsky, Bursch, Murray, Buras, Bussey, Burney, Burley

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Where is the Bursay family from?

You can see how Bursay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bursay family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Bursay families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bursay's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Bursay families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Bursay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bursay 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Bursay. 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 6 military records available for the last name Bursay. For the veterans among your Bursay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bursay

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