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Bureman Family History

Bureman 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: Burman, Burgman, Boreman, Buseman, Burkman, Berman, Buren, Furman

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Where is the Bureman family from?

You can see how Bureman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bureman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bureman families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Bureman families living in Kansas. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bureman's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Bureman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bureman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bureman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bureman. 25% of Bureman men worked as a Carpenter 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

  • Carpenter Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
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What Bureman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 313 census records available for the last name Bureman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bureman 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Bureman. 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 110 military records available for the last name Bureman. For the veterans among your Bureman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bureman lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Bureman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Bureman in 1970 was 74, and 71 in 2004.

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