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Bursle Family History

Bursle 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: Bursley, Burse, Burkle, Bursch, Brule, Burge, Burke, Burley, Burson

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Where is the Bursle family from?

You can see how Bursle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bursle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bursle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bursle family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bursle's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Bursle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bursle 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 343 census records available for the last name Bursle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bursle 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Bursle. 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 1 military records available for the last name Bursle. For the veterans among your Bursle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bursle lifespan?

Average Bursle life expectancy in 1997 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bursle 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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