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Bursik Family History

Bursik 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: Bursch, Barsi, Burson, Burdin, Burak, Burlin, Borsuk, Ursin, Kurnik

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Where is the Bursik family from?

You can see how Bursik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bursik family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bursik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Bursik families living in Ohio. This was about 58% of all the recorded Bursik's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bursik families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bursik 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 Bursik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bursik. 60% of Bursik men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bursik women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bursik were Proprietor and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Bursik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 741 census records available for the last name Bursik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bursik 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Bursik. 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 211 military records available for the last name Bursik. For the veterans among your Bursik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bursik lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Bursik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Bursik in 1947 was 33, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bursik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bursik 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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