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Bursmeyer Family History

Bursmeyer 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: Burgmeier, Borgmeyer, Brimeyer, Bursley, Bergmeier, Nordmeyer

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Where is the Bursmeyer family from?

You can see how Bursmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bursmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bursmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Bursmeyer families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Bursmeyer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bursmeyer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Bursmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bursmeyer 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 Bursmeyer. 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 2 military records available for the last name Bursmeyer. For the veterans among your Bursmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bursmeyer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1981, in the United States, Bursmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Bursmeyer in 1963 was 66, and 62 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bursmeyer 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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