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Burhman Family History

Burhman 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: Burman, Burgman, Burkman, Buhman, Buchman, Bushman, Berman, Furman

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Where is the Burhman family from?

You can see how Burhman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burhman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burhman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Burhman families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Burhman's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Burhman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burhman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Burhman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burhman. 60% of Burhman men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Burhman women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burhman were Salesman and 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 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    45%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%
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What Burhman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 627 census records available for the last name Burhman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burhman 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Burhman. 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 49 military records available for the last name Burhman. For the veterans among your Burhman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burhman lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1999, in the United States, Burhman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Burhman in 1994 was 22, and 17 in 1999.

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