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Burra Family History

Burra Name Meaning

see Burrow .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Burr, Borra, Barra, Burda, Burry, Murra, Berra, Burba, Burka, Burri

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Where is the Burra family from?

You can see how Burra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burra family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Burra families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 4 Burra families living in Kansas. This was about 57% of all the recorded Burra's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Burra families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Burra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burra. 100% of Burra men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Burra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burra 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Burra. 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 116 military records available for the last name Burra. For the veterans among your Burra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burra lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Burra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Burra in 1963 was 68, and 87 in 2002.

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