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Burshears Family History

Burshears 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: Breshears, Broshears, Brashears, Boshears, Beshears, Burhans, Bushart

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Where is the Burshears family from?

You can see how Burshears families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burshears family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Burshears families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Burshears families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Burshears's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Burshears families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Burshears. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burshears 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Burshears. 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 14 military records available for the last name Burshears. For the veterans among your Burshears ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burshears lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Burshears life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Burshears in 1974 was 87, and 81 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burshears 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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