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Burfening Family History

Burfening 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: Bruening, Buening, Burfeind, Burling, Kroening, Durning, Terpening

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Where is the Burfening family from?

You can see how Burfening families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burfening family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Burfening families living in Minnesota. This was about 83% of all the recorded Burfening's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Burfening families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burfening surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Burfening ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Burfening ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Burfening. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burfening 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Burfening. 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 45 military records available for the last name Burfening. For the veterans among your Burfening ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burfening lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Burfening life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Burfening in 1966 was 68, and 84 in 2003.

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