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Burron Family History

Burron 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: Burson, Barron, Burton, Buron, Burdon, Burros, Burrow, Burgon, Borron

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Where is the Burron family from?

You can see how Burron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burron family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Burron families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Burron families living in Mississippi. This was about 23% of all the recorded Burron's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Burron families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burron surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Burron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burron. 50% of Burron men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Burron women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burron were Truck Driver and School 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Pockra
    23%
  • Cigar Maker
    23%
  • School Teacher
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Burron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burron 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Burron. 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 109 military records available for the last name Burron. For the veterans among your Burron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burron lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Burron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Burron in 1966 was 77, and 72 in 2003.

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