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Burzlaff Family History

Burzlaff 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: Butzlaff, Burland, Burlage, Burkland, Braff, Ratzlaff, Tetzlaff

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Where is the Burzlaff family from?

You can see how Burzlaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burzlaff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Burzlaff families living in Illinois. This was about 23% of all the recorded Burzlaff's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Burzlaff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burzlaff 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 Burzlaff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burzlaff. 67% of Burzlaff men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Burzlaff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 479 census records available for the last name Burzlaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burzlaff 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Burzlaff. 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 140 military records available for the last name Burzlaff. For the veterans among your Burzlaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burzlaff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Burzlaff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Burzlaff in 1964 was 76, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burzlaff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burzlaff 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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