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Burean Family History

Burean 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: Buren, Burman, Burian, Bureau, Buran, Burgan, Brean, Bean, Bryan

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Where is the Burean family from?

You can see how Burean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burean family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Burean families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Burean families living in Ohio. This was about 39% of all the recorded Burean's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Burean families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burean 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 Burean ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burean. 28% of Burean men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Burean women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burean were Fireman and Partner. .

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Fireman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Partner
    50%
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Census Records

There are 830 census records available for the last name Burean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burean 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Burean. 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 77 military records available for the last name Burean. For the veterans among your Burean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burean lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Burean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Burean in 1963 was 50, and 81 in 2004.

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