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Burwa Family History

Burwa 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: Burda, Burba, Burka, Mura, Bury, Bara, Barca, Buda, Burr, Bora

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Where is the Burwa family from?

You can see how Burwa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burwa family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Burwa families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Burwa families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Burwa's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Burwa families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burwa 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 15 census records available for the last name Burwa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burwa 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 Burwa. 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 3 military records available for the last name Burwa. For the veterans among your Burwa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burwa lifespan?

Average Burwa life expectancy in 1994 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burwa 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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