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Bursha Family History

Bursha 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: Busha, Burnham, Bursch, Burcham, Burson, Bush, Burch, Burda, Busa

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Where is the Bursha family from?

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

What did your Bursha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bursha. 100% of Bursha men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Bursha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bursha 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Bursha. 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 14 military records available for the last name Bursha. For the veterans among your Bursha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bursha lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1998, in the United States, Bursha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bursha in 1988 was 86, and 84 in 1998.

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