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Buurma Family History

Buurma 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: Burman, Burda, Buhrman, Bierma, Bouma, Surma, Burba, Burka, Buma

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Where is the Buurma family from?

You can see how Buurma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buurma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Buurma family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Buurma's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Buurma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buurma 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 148 census records available for the last name Buurma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buurma 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Buurma. 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 117 military records available for the last name Buurma. For the veterans among your Buurma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buurma lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Buurma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Buurma in 1964 was 72, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buurma 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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