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Bursian Family History

Bursian 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: Burian, Burston, Kurian, Burson, Burdin, Burman, Brian, Burgman

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Where is the Bursian family from?

You can see how Bursian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bursian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bursian families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bursian's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bursian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bursian 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 46 census records available for the last name Bursian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bursian 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Bursian. 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 76 military records available for the last name Bursian. For the veterans among your Bursian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bursian lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2004, in the United States, Bursian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bursian in 1990 was 78, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bursian 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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