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Burza Family History

Burza 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: Buza, Burda, Borza, Burba, Burka, Buzza, Mura, Bury, Bara, Barca

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Where is the Burza family from?

You can see how Burza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burza family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Burza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Burza families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Burza's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Burza families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burza 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 Burza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burza. 20% of Burza men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Burza women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burza were Machinist and Secretary.

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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
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Counter Man
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Hairdresser
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%

What Burza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 834 census records available for the last name Burza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burza 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Burza. 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 287 military records available for the last name Burza. For the veterans among your Burza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burza lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Burza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Burza in 1952 was 43, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burza 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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