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Bursten Family History

Bursten 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: Burston, Burstein, Burden, Buren, Hurston, Broten, Burson, Borstel

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Where is the Bursten family from?

You can see how Bursten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bursten family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bursten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Bursten family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bursten's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bursten families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bursten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bursten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bursten. 67% of Bursten men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Bursten 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

  • Salesman
    67%
  • Manager
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 341 census records available for the last name Bursten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bursten 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Bursten. 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 47 military records available for the last name Bursten. For the veterans among your Bursten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bursten lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bursten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bursten in 1963 was 72, and 92 in 2004.

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