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Burrman Family History

Burrman 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, Buhrman, Burkman, Berman, Furman, Buckman, Kurman

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Where is the Burrman family from?

You can see how Burrman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burrman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Burrman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Burrman families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Burrman's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Burrman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burrman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Burrman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burrman. 100% of Burrman 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 150 census records available for the last name Burrman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burrman 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Burrman. 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 25 military records available for the last name Burrman. For the veterans among your Burrman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burrman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1969, in the United States, Burrman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Burrman in 1967 was 81, and 63 in 1969.

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