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Burmaster Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Burmeister .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Burmester, Bowermaster, Bowmaster, Lowmaster, Master, Lamaster

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Where is the Burmaster family from?

You can see how Burmaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burmaster family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Burmaster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Burmaster families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Burmaster's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Burmaster families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burmaster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Burmaster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burmaster. 30% of Burmaster men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Burmaster women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burmaster were Clerk and Waitress. .

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Waitress
    8%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Burmaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burmaster 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 997 immigration records available for the last name Burmaster. 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 512 military records available for the last name Burmaster. For the veterans among your Burmaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burmaster lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Burmaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Burmaster in 1954 was 48, and 87 in 2004.

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