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Bursick Family History

Bursick 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: Busick, Burick, Burwick, Burdick, Brick, Burich, Bulick, Bursch

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Where is the Bursick family from?

You can see how Bursick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bursick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bursick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Bursick families living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bursick's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Bursick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bursick 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 Bursick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bursick. 50% of Bursick men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bursick women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bursick were Truck Driver and Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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What Bursick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 751 census records available for the last name Bursick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bursick 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Bursick. 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 101 military records available for the last name Bursick. For the veterans among your Bursick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bursick lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bursick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bursick in 1963 was 71, and 70 in 2004.

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