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Burish Family History

Burish 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: Burich, Borish, Barish, Buresh, Berish, Budish, Urish, Boris, Brush

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Where is the Burish family from?

You can see how Burish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burish family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Burish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Burish families living in Iowa. This was about 55% of all the recorded Burish's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Burish families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Burish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burish. 45% of Burish men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Burish women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Proprietor
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 434 census records available for the last name Burish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burish 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Burish. 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 58 military records available for the last name Burish. For the veterans among your Burish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burish lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Burish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Burish in 1968 was 76, and 75 in 2003.

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