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Bursey Family History

Bursey Surname Meaning

English: (Hampshire of Norman origin): habitational name from Burcy in Calvados, France.

Alternatively, a habitational name from Bursea (East Yorkshire).

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


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Where is the Bursey family from?

You can see how Bursey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bursey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bursey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 49 Bursey families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bursey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bursey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bursey 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 Bursey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Carter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bursey. 25% of Bursey men worked as a Farm Carter and 96% of Bursey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bursey were General Labourer Heavy Worker and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Carter
    25%
  • Electrician
    25%
  • General Labourer
    25%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    96%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Bursey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bursey 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bursey. 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 763 military records available for the last name Bursey. For the veterans among your Bursey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bursey lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Bursey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bursey in 1947 was 41, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bursey 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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