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Bourisaw Family History

Bourisaw Name 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: Boris, Bouras, Borish, Kouris, Burian, Bourns, Borris, Bourbeau

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Where is the Bourisaw family from?

You can see how Bourisaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bourisaw family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bourisaw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Bourisaw family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Bourisaw's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bourisaw families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bourisaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bourisaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bourisaw. 55% of Bourisaw men worked as a Miner. .

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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 1940

  • Miner
    55%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Plumber
    10%
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What Bourisaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 433 census records available for the last name Bourisaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bourisaw 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Bourisaw. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 50 military records available for the last name Bourisaw. For the veterans among your Bourisaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bourisaw lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Bourisaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bourisaw in 1965 was 44, and 56 in 2004.

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