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Bursheim Family History

Bursheim 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: Borsheim, Buchheim, Bernheim, Burstein, Durheim, Burnham, Burcham

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Where is the Bursheim family from?

You can see how Bursheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bursheim family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bursheim family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Bursheim's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Bursheim families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bursheim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Bursheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bursheim 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Bursheim. 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 13 military records available for the last name Bursheim. For the veterans among your Bursheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bursheim lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Bursheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bursheim in 1966 was 66, and 80 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bursheim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bursheim 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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