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Burya Family History

Burya 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: Bury, Burda, Burba, Burka, Mura, Bara, Barca, Buda, Burr, Bryan

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Where is the Burya family from?

You can see how Burya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burya family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Burya families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Burya family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Burya's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Burya families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burya surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Burya ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burya. 100% of Burya men worked as a 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
    100%
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What Burya family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Burya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burya 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Burya. 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 30 military records available for the last name Burya. For the veterans among your Burya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burya lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Burya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Burya in 1972 was 69, and 82 in 2001.

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