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Bourst Family History

Bourst 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: Borst, Burst, Boerst, Brust, Hurst, Court, Bourne, Horst, Baust, Ours

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Where is the Bourst family from?

You can see how Bourst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bourst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bourst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Bourst families living in Indiana. This was about 32% of all the recorded Bourst's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Bourst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bourst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bourst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bourst. 100% of Bourst 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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Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Bourst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bourst 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Bourst. 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 33 military records available for the last name Bourst. For the veterans among your Bourst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bourst lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bourst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bourst in 1966 was 50, and 71 in 2004.

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