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Burris Family History

Burris Name Meaning

English (Gloucestershire and Monmouthshire): variant of Burrows . Probably also an Americanized form of German Börries or Borries or some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

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


Similar surnames: Burriss, Borris, Burrus, Burros, Burri, Burres, Murrin, Burry, Barris

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Where is the Burris family from?

You can see how Burris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burris families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 29 Burris families living in London. This was about 15% of all the recorded Burris's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Burris families in 1891.
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What did your Burris ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Burris. 34% of Burris men worked as a Retired and 83% of Burris women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burris were Coal Hewer Heavy Worker and School Teacher. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Retired
    34%
  • Commercial Traveller
    34%
  • Coal Hewer Heavy Worker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    4%
  • School Teacher
    4%
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Census Records

There are 88,000 census records available for the last name Burris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burris 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Burris. 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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There are 20,000 military records available for the last name Burris. For the veterans among your Burris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burris lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Burris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Burris in 1942 was 24, and 75 in 2004.

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